Finance Business Partner

Job Title Howden Re is looking for a talented and passionate individual to join their global reinsurance broker and risk, capital, & strategic advisor team focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service.

Job Description Responsibilities:

Revenue - Financial reporting / Monthly held book forecasts Facilitate annual business plan review which generally takes up to two months Review monthly reports for accuracy, including follow-up with Account Execs ("AEs"), to ensure numbers reflect latest feedback received from brokers Validate numbers for coming month and ensure appropriately included in monthly Flash and quarterly Reforecast submissions to Howden Group This also includes reviewing prior and future months for changes / issues to flag with AEs / broking teams, and collaborating closely with them to resolve discrepancies Prepare monthly ppt summary to recap organic growth in existing accounts, new business wins, and other MTD changes to be communicated to the team & leadership Pipeline Review items captured in Compass and work closely with team leader(s) and AEs to build new business targets into annual budget process Incorporate wins into monthly held book forecasts as new business is generated Brokerage Sharing Inventory all BSAs within North America revenue book Ensure BSAs are appropriately reflected for financial reporting purposes Develop and model BSA structures based on related inventory in existing portfolio Create best practices on key language within the BSA in coordination with Legal and Contract teams and socialize with brokers, as needed Identify trends / opportunities based on existing deals for Howden Re to optimize approach to BSAs Best Practices / General Streamline monthly process and continue to improve / automate existing workflows Responsible for communicating best practices related to reporting and BSAs Communicate key dates on business plan reporting, monthly reporting and any follow-ups related to BSAs (timing of remittance, etc.) Follow-up with AEs leading up to effective date of treaties to ensure all reinsurance placements are completed timely / documented correctly to enable revenue recognition in anticipated reporting period - be pro-active vs re-active Role will liaise with North America Broking and Operations teams (Accounting, Contract & Legal) Qualifications 5 years of experience in a business-related position & environment Bachelor's degree preferred Proactive, creative and analytical thinker that works well independently and within a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desire and interest to pursue an opportunity that involves client related tasks Proficient with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Strong time management skills and project management skills Highly motivated and committed to continually developing your professional skillset What Do We Offer In Return? A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden 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 Reasonable Adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours

• or hybrid working
• . If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
• Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations.

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