Senior Analyst, Strategic Business Finance & Planning

Job title: Senior Analyst, Strategic Business Finance & Planning

Company: AXA XL


Job description: Senior Analyst, Strategic Business Finance & PlanningHong KongThe role aims to provide comprehensive support to financial strategy, including forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to aid in decision-making processes. It involves collaboration with various departments to provide valuable financial insights and improve financial performance. The role also includes supporting strategic planning initiatives, monitoring key performance indicators, and implementing best practices in financial planning and analysisDISCOVER your opportunityWhat will your essential responsibilities include?· Data Gathering and Analysis: Collect and analyze financial data to track, analyze, and evaluate financial activities such as expense analysis on a quarterly basis to identify areas of cost overspend or potential cost savings to Country Manager, Asia CFO and relevant stakeholders.· Forecasting and Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of quarterly, and annual forecasts and budgets on both top line and expenses. Provide variance analysis and explanations for deviations from the budget.· Strategic Planning: Support strategic planning initiatives by providing financial insights and recommendations. Help in the development of long-term financial plans.· Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics. Identify trends and provide actionable insights to improve financial performance.· Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as underwriting, marketing, operation and HR, to gather relevant data and ensure alignment with financial goals.· Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in financial planning and analysis.· Audit: Liaise with BU Finance and external auditors for audit related matters and queries.You will report to the Manager, Strategic Business Finance and PlanningQualificationsSHARE your talentWe’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:· Understanding of principles of accounting· Diploma/Degree in Accountancy or recognized accounting qualification ACCA/ISCA/CPA· 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis· Proficient in Excel and financial software (e.g. Anaplan). Familiar with data visualization tool like Power BI is an advantage.· Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.· Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.· Ability to build effective working relationships (internally/externally), establishing credibility amongst a wide and demanding client group· Excellent attention to detail and a meticulous eye for identifying inconsistencies or inaccuracies in data entry or data outputs· Able to organise self including effective scheduling, time management to complete tasks in tight deadlines. Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude· Comfortable taking ownership for own work, identifying the need for action (using initiative) whilst working effectively within a team· Displays a resilient and adaptable style, track record of remaining calm in demanding circumstances, adjusting comfortably to changing conditions / priorities· The role would suit highly driven self-starters, with a strong desire to challenge and deliverFIND your futureAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.Learn more atInclusion & DiversityAXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.· Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe· Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements· Enhanced family friendly leave benefits· Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index· Signatory to the UK Women in Finance CharterLearn more at . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.SustainabilityAt AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.Our Pillars:· Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems – the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.· Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We’re building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.· Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.· AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability

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Location: Hong Kong

Job date: Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:35 GMT

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