Who Are We?
We insure small businesses and enable big dreams – not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords and more than 1,200 other trades. We’re a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn and we improve. Through our global social impact strategy, called “The Big Dreams Project”, we’re working to help 10,000 small businesses start or grow by 2030.
What Is the Opportunity?
We are looking for a motivated finance professional to join our London‑based FP&A team and support our UK Commercial teams through financial insight and business partnering. In this role, you won’t just be a back‑office analyst; you will be at the heart of our decision‑making, helping to influence the choices that shape the overall performance and success of Simply Business. We do our homework and share our expertise to drive change across the organisation against both global and in‑market strategies. This role is different from other FP&A positions because we want you to ‘change the score’, not just ‘keep the score’.
- Take full ownership of the month‑end process, including reporting, commentary, journals, and managing recharges.
- Lead the end‑to‑end budgeting and reforecasting process to deliver robust plans aligned with our company strategy.
- Partner closely with the UK Commercial teams to gain a deep understanding of our business areas and influence strategy using relevant metrics.
- Research budget variances to identify specific opportunities for improvement and mitigate commercial risks using data‑led insights to tell the commercial story.
- Drive intellectual growth.
- Support the implementation of our new FP&A system to enhance our analytical capabilities and reporting standards.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:
- A fully qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA professional with a degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
- An expert financial modeller with deep experience in P&L management and analysis.
- A data‑literate storyteller who can translate large data sets into clear conclusions for senior leadership.
- A strategic communicator who proactively engages with cross‑functional teams to achieve shared goals.
- An adaptable problem solver who thrives in fast‑paced environments and handles ambiguity with ease.
- A continuous improvement champion with a track record of fixing issues and driving change.
We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work.
Benefits of Working at Simply Business
- Great work‑life balance with manageable workloads and flexibility to work hybrid.
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy five more days.
- Flexible benefits including parental leave: six months full pay as primary caregiver, four weeks full pay as secondary caregiver.
- Life event leave: extra days leave every two years for big moments such as moving house or birthday.
- Two‑week paid sabbatical after five years of service, four weeks off after ten years.
- Private medical insurance through BUPA covering pre‑existing conditions.
- Health cash plan covering everyday medical expenses.
- Competitive salary based on experience and the current market.
- Potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance.
- Access to tools to support personal development on a dedicated learning platform.
- Support for mental health with access to counselling.
- Pension match up to 5% of contributions.
- Tax‑free sum four times basic salary with life assurance policy, option to increase to ten times via the flexible benefit scheme.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme for purchasing a brand new car (fully insured and maintained) with a fixed monthly amount taken from gross salary after six months of service.
- Flexible benefits scheme: allocated amount each year for benefits such as critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance or gym membership.
Employment Practices
Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates. We offer a workplace where colleagues are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate – directly or indirectly – on the basis of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during the course of employment.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Simply Business!
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