XL Catlin - Assistant Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Management Information team publishes Reporting Packs at every quarter to enable Senior Management to measure business performance over Segments, Business Groups and Regions compared with plan/prior year. The process involves deep analysis of information, triangulation with key parameters (Business vs region/ country) and has quick turnarounds.

This role will be focusing on driving analytics to measure business performance by building in strong checks and automating the reports wherever possible.

What will your essential responsibilities include-

- Detailed In-depth analysis of Monthly and Quarterly Expense and Headcount Reports

- Reviewing and Analyzing the variance for the Actual Vs Plan Expenses/Prior Year/Reforecast/Prior Quarter) & preparing the commentary for the same.

- Preparing & Reviewing the Insurance Presentations & Enterprise Pack & analyzing the variances between translations

- Assist in Planning & reforecasting

- Lead the production and maintenance of appropriate supporting documentation (in respect of the process, systems and controls) and review of the Expense reports and planning reports.

- Creation and implementation of proper controls and quality checks for deliverables.

- Maintain strong communication with onshore team (both written and verbal) and manage expectations.

You will report to (Manager).

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

- Chartered Accountant with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in an organization of repute with strong Finance Planning & Analysis background or CA (Inter)/Graduate/Post Graduate with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in Finance

- Strong functional skills backed with analytical skills & problem solving skills.

- Strong proficiency in Excel & MS Access

- Strong communication & interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal/external teams across the globe.

XL Group plc (NYSE:XL), through its subsidiaries and under the XL Catlin brand, is a global insurance and reinsurance company providing property, casualty, professional, specialty and alternative capital products to industrial, commercial and professional firms, insurance companies and other enterprises across the world.

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