Finance Business Partner

At Howden, we’re not just building a business- We’re rewriting the rules of what a global insurance broker can be. And now, it’s your turn to be part of something extraordinary. From three people and a dog to over 22,000 employees across 56 countries, we’ve grown into a $4bn revenue powerhouse with bold ambition: to become a $13bn business with 40,000 people by 2030. We’re launching our US retail platform with the same entrepreneurial spirit that’s driven our success worldwide- and we’re looking for trailblazers to help shape the future. Why Howden? You’ll Own It With 6,000 employee shareholders owning 34% of the company, our unique ownership model means you’re not just joining a team—you’re building a business you truly own. You’ll Be Empowered We’re a destination for talent where people are trusted to look after their clients and grow together. You’ll have the freedom to lead, backed by global scale and local expertise. You’ll Be Part of Something Bigger Our integrated platform spans broking, reinsurance, and MGA capabilities—giving you access to everything you need to deliver for clients and build something remarkable We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will. What is the role? We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Finance team as a Finance Business Partner. The role will support the Finance Director and Finance Business Partner to report and analyze results across its operations. To ensure appropriate business reporting functions are set up allowing each Business Unit to measure their Key Financial Performance Indicators and satisfy their statutory and regulatory reporting responsibilities with regards to financial data, and to ensure that all responsibilities are completed in accordance with Company policies. What will you be doing? Provide high quality and timely advice, information, analysis, reporting and interpretation to support effective decision making and performance management. Develop an understanding of the business and support reporting to each team. Understand the drivers of business performance, identifying trends, areas of opportunity or remedial action and influence the implementation of initiatives to address these. Production of finance packs with commentary. Support the improvement of management reporting and analysis. Support in the maintenance of team structures and systems. Resolve queries with regard to management reporting, helping to ensure the accuracy of reported results. Help to maintain and improve financial reporting IT systems. Understand the current business processes and assist in the development of systems and procedures to ensure strong financial controls are run across relevant business units within Howden US. Develop strong working relationships with the wider Finance team, and with key contacts in Howden Re. Support business units in the setting of annual budgets and mid-year forecasts. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA plus Solid knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting Insurance and/or Financial Services experience, a plus 3+ years of relevant professional experience Knowledge of US GAAP Strong attention to detail and pride in work is critical Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well independently and within a team is critical Strong sense of urgency, with ability to multi-task, balance multiple priorities and perform in a fast-paced environment Strong project and task management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Legally authorized to work in the US What do we offer in return? A career that you define. Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges. And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives. Diversity and Inclusion At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality type’. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other, in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference, at work and beyond We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances. Our sustainability promise We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here. #J-18808-Ljbffr