Assistant Vice President - Financial Analytics

About the role

Great Eastern is looking for an experienced finance professional to join the Financial Analytics team within Group Finance. The team supports senior management decision-making by providing actionable financial insights and a forward-looking view of business performance across the Great Eastern Group, going beyond reporting the "what" to explain the "why" behind results. The role is highly visible and works closely with business finance, actuarial, distribution and senior management teams across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse the financial performance and profitability of Great Eastern Group and its subsidiaries, identifying key drivers, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Drive financial planning, forecasting and performance management across the Group.
• Consolidate and interpret financial, operational and market information from multiple business units and jurisdictions into clear insights for senior management.
• Develop executive-ready materials and management briefings.
• Partner with business finance, actuarial and functional stakeholders to challenge assumptions and recommend actions.
• Monitor industry, market and competitor developments and their implications for strategy and financial outlook.
• Support management engagements with external stakeholders through research, analysis and briefing materials.
• Support Group Finance initiatives, business transformation programmes and process improvements using technology and data analytics.
• Ensure proper handling of confidential and price-sensitive information, and proactively identify and mitigate risks.

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Economics or another relevant discipline.
• 7-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, business finance, management reporting, performance management, audit, transaction advisory or related finance functions, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong written communication skills.
• Highly organised, resilient and able to work in a fast-paced environment; understands confidentiality and data governance.