Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 20,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden.

Why work at Howden?

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.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down disappointed head- hunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

What is the role?

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Miami/New York/Chicago with a hybrid work schedule.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Finance team as a Senior Financial Analyst. The role will support the Deputy CFO in budgeting, reporting and analyzing 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.

• Support supervisors to deliver group objectives.

• Develop strong working relationships with the wider Finance team.

• Support business units in the setting of annual budgets and mid-year forecasts.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA plus

• Solid knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting

• A strong background working in a matrix organisation, Insurance broking experience essential

• 4+ 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

• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

• Legally authorized to work in the US

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000; actual base salary will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location. This role is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. Howden also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave

• Life and Disability insurance

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.

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. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent