Woodland Partners
Strategic Financial Analyst - Global Insurer
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Strategic Financial Analyst – Reinsurance Group
Woodland Partners are delighted to be working exclusively with this global Reinsurance Group in the search for their new Strategic Financial Analyst.
Reporting to the Senior Manager – M&A, the role will work closely with senior personnel across a broad range of capital management, forecasting, and strategic finance initiatives. We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded professional to help drive the strategy of the group.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and maintenance of the Group’s business plan and financial models
- Assist with capital forecasting, planning, and variance / AvE analysis
- Support modelling and analysis relating to strategic initiatives, including:
- Acquisitions and disposals
- Capital optimisation
- Group restructuring projects
- Prepare reports, memos, and materials for senior management and Board reporting
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, Investments, and Risk functions to deliver cross-functional initiatives
- Help improve modelling processes, reporting quality, and analytical capabilities across the finance function
- From time to time, assist senior management on corporate finance-related projects
- Work directly with senior members of the management team to gain excellent exposure to key operational aspects of the group
- Support investor reporting and strategy on occasion
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Key Responsibilities in Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong individual to gain exposure to:
- Complex reinsurance structures
- Group solvency modelling
- M&A and strategic transactions in a focused, high-performing environment.
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Candidate Profile
A strong academic background with:
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability (essential)
Relevant experience (2–5 years):
- Insurance or reinsurance
- Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Investment Banking
- Transaction services, valuations, or advisory
- Insurance audit/advisory, or capital management
- Broader FIG experience
Qualifications (Beneficial but not essential):
- ACA, ACCA, or CFA (or progress toward qualification)
Experience Benefit:
- Insurance or reinsurance experience is advantageous, though broader FIG experience will also be considered.
Additional Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work across complex datasets and models
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