Strategic Planning Associate

About us

Avencia Talent Solutions are partnered with a well known Specialty Insurer who have a newly created position for a Strategic Planning Associate to join their growing Planning function in London.

The role

We are seeking a highly motivated Strategic Planning Associate to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for driving business performance through strategic insights and planning.

Key accountabilities

  • Partner with underwriters, actuaries, and other stakeholders to support premium planning and forecasting.
  • Build and maintain financial models to inform strategic decision-making and growth initiatives.
  • Research market trends and generate commercial insights to support both short-term and long-term planning.
  • Deliver clear and compelling narratives around premium forecasts by class of business, incorporating market context.
  • Monitor actual performance against planned premiums and provide variance analysis.
  • Produce tailored analyses and reports to meet diverse business needs.
  • Manage planning processes and timelines across cycles.
  • Collaborate with developers to enhance and maintain planning systems aligned with evolving business requirements.

Skills & experience

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Prior experience in insurance is a plus but not essential.
  • Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and take ownership.
  • 2-4 years of experience in, Consulting, Transaction Services, Corporate Finance.