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FP&A Analyst – Insurance Sector (Brussels)

19/06/2025
PermanentBelgiumOn site
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Position Overview


This role focuses on the accurate preparation and continual improvement of financial plans, forecasts, and financial management information within the insurance sector, with a strong emphasis on the Property & Casualty and Marine business lines. The position also advances the automation of financial reporting, utilizing tools such as Power BI and related financial systems.

  • Preparation of comprehensive financial plans, cash forecasts, and analyses supporting senior strategic finance initiatives at both Group and Functional levels.
  • Development, automation, and enhancement of financial and management reporting processes using Power BI and other platforms, aiming for increased efficiency and data accuracy.
  • Preparation of entity management, statutory, and regulatory reports and accounts in compliance with industry requirements.
  • Creation of supporting financial analyses and business modeling, accompanied by relevant narrative for the MS AISE entity, with particular focus on the Property & Casualty and Marine segments and their different business lines.
  • Support to subject matter experts in key Financial Planning & Analysis areas to develop, adopt, and implement best-practice methodologies across the Group.
  • Collaboration within the Financial Planning & Analysis team on business controlling and reporting responsibilities, ensuring rigorous standards in cost accounting and statutory reporting.
  • Utilization of technical accounting knowledge and strong command of financial systems (such as CODA, Power BI, Oracle), as well as Microsoft Office tools for data handling and presentation.
  • Liaison with internal stakeholders, providing actionable insights that help Finance meet its strategic objectives.

The day-to-day environment is highly collaborative, often involving remote teamwork, and demands both analytical and presentation skills to translate data into meaningful business intelligence. Fluency in English is essential; additional proficiency in Dutch or French is beneficial for supporting business partnering and effective communication across the team.

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We are looking for candidates who are passionate about driving excellence in financial planning and analysis within a dynamic, international environment. The ideal person thrives when delivering accurate financial insights, is proactive in modernizing and automating reporting processes, and enjoys supporting strategic finance initiatives across multiple business lines, specifically within the Property & Casualty and Marine insurance sectors.

  • Educational Background: Holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration with a solid academic record.
  • Professional Experience: Brings at least 5 years of relevant experience as a financial analyst, ideally in the insurance sector, with strong exposure to financial planning, reporting, and analysis. Experience with statutory and regulatory accounts in complex entities is highly valued.
  • Technical Expertise: Demonstrates robust technical accounting knowledge and is adept with financial systems such as CODA, Power BI, and Oracle. Possesses advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, and is comfortable leveraging new tools and technology for process automation.
  • Analytical Skills: Excels at financial analysis, business modeling, and cost accounting, consistently producing insightful supporting analysis and clear, concise narratives to aid decision-making.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Is a strong team player with excellent communication and presentation skills, able to work effectively in hybrid teams and build productive business partnerships across functions and geographies.
  • Languages: Is fluent in English, with proficiency in Dutch or French considered a significant asset.
  • Personal Qualities: Shows a continuous improvement mindset, seeking opportunities to adopt and share best practices. Displays a high sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Initiative and Influence: Willingly supports subject matter experts, contributes to wider team objectives, and shows adaptability to evolving business needs.

We seek individuals who are intellectually curious, resilient, and eager to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to advancing the finance function's strategic ambitions.

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