Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Manager – Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis to join our team. In this role, you will lead financial planning, drive performance analysis, and deliver insights that support informed decision-making and business growth. If you’re passionate about financial strategy, leading teams, and turning data into actionable business solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

About Guardian General Insurance Limited

Guardian General Insurance Limited is a leading property and casualty insurance company dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage and exceptional service to our clients. With a commitment to integrity and innovation, we strive to protect what matters most to our customers and communities.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Manager – Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis (FP&A) provides the Vice President, Finance and the GGIL leadership team with accurate, timely and insightful financial information to support GGIL’s operational and strategic decisions. The role owns GGIL’s budgeting, forecasting and management reporting cycle, analyses underwriting and business performance, and serves as the primary FP&A link between GGIL and Group Finance. The role also leads, coaches and develops a small FP&A team of up to two analysts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the preparation of GGIL’s annual budget, rolling forecasts and business plan inputs in line with Group timelines and guidelines.
• Gather assumptions from Underwriting, Claims, Reinsurance, Distribution and Operations.
• Analyse and explain variances.
• Submit GGIL budgets and forecasts to Group Finance for consolidation.

1. Management Reporting and Performance Analysis:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, performance packs, weekly flash reports and KPI dashboards (GWP, NEP, loss, expense and combined ratios, reinsurance cost) for the VP Finance, GGIL Executive, Board and Group.
• Analyse performance by line of business, channel and territory.

1. Regulatory Reporting, Audit and Controls:

• Support the preparation and review of regulatory returns to the CBTT and other regulators.
• Support external and internal audits with schedules, reconciliations and responses.
• Maintain sound controls over FP&A processes, models and reports.

1. Business Partnering, Decision Support and Process Improvement:

• Provide financial insight and challenge in management and project meetings.
• Perform ad hoc analyses covering product and pricing, reinsurance cost, catastrophe and scenario analysis, capital and solvency, benchmarking, and IFRS 17 insights.
• Improve and automate reporting processes and tools (e.g. Power BI, Oracle Fusion).

1. People Leadership and Team Management:

• Supervise, coach and develop team members.
• Set objectives, allocate and review work for quality, conduct performance reviews and development plans.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding.
• Build cross-training and succession for key FP&A tasks.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• First degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field from a recognised tertiary-level institution; OR ACCA qualified (or equivalent professional accounting qualification), which may be held in place of the degree.
• 5 years’ experience in financial planning, reporting or analysis, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• At least two (2) years’ experience at a supervisory or senior analyst level.
• Good understanding of IFRS concepts.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

As a regulated entity with obligations under the Know Your Employee guidelines, a Certificate of Character is required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

The Manager – FP&A must be an excellent communicator, able to simplify complex financial information for senior stakeholders, and a collaborative business partner who builds credibility with underwriting, claims and executive stakeholders. He/She must be dedicated and driven, with a strong work ethic and the tenacity to deliver in a fast-paced environment and must bring meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality in all financial outputs. The individual must be proactive, analytical and commercially minded with a growth mindset, demonstrate unquestioned integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information, and be a supportive people leader who coaches, gives clear direction and develops others.