Associate Partner - FP&A
Augment Risk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To apply, please email your CV to people@augmentrisk.com
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As an Associate Partner - FP&A, you will be responsible for establishing and driving the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function of Augment Risk. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will lead strategic financial planning initiatives, provide insightful analysis, and collaborate with senior leadership to optimize business performance and drive profitable growth. You will work closely with senior sales leaders to develop data-driven analytical insights, firm-wide actionable recommendations, while fostering collaboration across the entire company.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FP&A, exceptional influential communication skills with business leaders, hands-on analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate and deliver in a dynamic environment.
This role offers a career-defining opportunity to build a financial function from the ground up, in a fast-growing and innovative organization.
Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Lead the development and execution of the company's financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Partner with leadership to translate strategic objectives into actionable financial plans, providing insights and recommendations to drive business performance and growth.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, scenario modelling, and analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives, investments, and business opportunities.
- Oversee the development, monitoring and analysis of key financial metrics and KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to optimize operational performance and profitability.
- Provide strategic guidance and decision support to all business areas, collaborating cross-functionally to achieve financial targets and strategic objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting processes, systems, and tools, streamlining workflows and increasing efficiency.
- Serve as a trusted and influential collaborator with sales leaders, offering expert financial insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Partner with leadership to develop financial models, KPIs, investment proposals, and other models to assess value creation opportunities.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and scenario planning to support strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and capital allocation decisions.
- Assess and mitigate financial risks through scenario planning, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis, ensuring resilience and agility in response to market dynamics and external factors.
- Evaluate the financial impact of potential risks and opportunities, developing contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard financial performance and stability.
- Collaborate with Legal, Risk & Compliance to ensure alignment with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
Experience
- Over 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A roles, preferably in the financial services or insurance industry.
- Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis; advanced Excel skills required.
- A track record of delivering results using collaboration and influence with senior sales personnel in a financial services industry.
- Proven experience in hands-on problem solving, showcasing the ability to “get things done” accurately and in a timely manner, in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
- Forward-thinking mindset with a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering tangible business outcomes.
- Strong collaborative and supportive mindset for colleagues across the entire organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA designation preferred.
Why work with us
- We will provide you with the opportunity to be inventive and innovative, we love challenging industry norms.
- You will work in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating closely with talented individuals within a flat structure.
- You will be trusted and encouraged to take ownership and accountability.
- We adopt a work from anywhere approach. Our colleagues and clients are globally distributed which means flexibility is key to delivering great client outcomes, and that’s what matters to us.
- We believe in rewarding success, and we want everyone to share in the value we create – therefore, all our employees are offered equity.
- We look after our people and their loved ones. Our employee benefits are designed with that in mind.
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Augment Risk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.