Head of Finance Business Partnering, Convex Group
Convex US
Property & casualty insurance
Open for applications
Property & casualty insurance
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To underwrite insurance and reinsurance for complex specialty risks.
Role
Who you are
- Qualified accountant (CPA preferred)
- 10+ years experience across FP&A, finance business partnering, commercial finance, and financial leadership roles
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Experience working with outsourced finance providers and external advisors is highly desirable
- Strong finance systems capability, including EPM, reporting tools, and financial planning platforms
- Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills across senior leadership teams
- Ability to translate complex financial information into clear commercial insight
- High level of ownership, accountability, and decision-making capability
- Strong communication and influencing skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
- Commercially minded with strong strategic thinking capability
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable challenging the status quo
- Hands-on and adaptable, with the ability to move between strategic and operational priorities
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining a broader business perspective
- Collaborative leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset
What the job involves
- We are seeking a commercially minded and forward-thinking finance professional to lead our Finance Business Partnering function
- This role will play a critical part in supporting business performance through financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision support
- Reporting to the CFO, the Head of Finance Business Partnering will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the business, providing financial insight, challenging assumptions, and helping drive informed decision-making
- The role will also oversee tax coordination, finance systems integration, and support the continued evolution of the finance operating model
- This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive, hands-on finance leader who thrives in a growing business environment and can balance strong financial discipline with commercial partnership
- Lead the annual budgeting process and reforecasting cycles
- Deliver financial analysis, scenario modeling, and performance reporting to support strategic decision-making
- Provide forward-looking insight into business performance, risks, and opportunities
- Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators and provide actionable recommendations
- Partner with business leaders across functions to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement
- Challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and provide financial guidance on key initiatives
- Support profitability analysis, investment decisions, and business case development
- Present financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Coordinate with external tax advisors to support tax compliance, reporting, and planning requirements
- Ensure timely delivery of tax obligations and effective communication with outsourced providers
- Oversee finance systems management, reporting integration, and continuous process improvement initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, automation, and financial visibility
- Support finance transformation initiatives, including outsourced finance operations and operating model improvements
- Reporting To Gerard Manning, Chief Financial Officer, US
Application process
- Applied
- Review
- Hold
- 1st Interview
- 2nd Interview
- Final Interview
- Offer
- Hired
- Application Deadline July 17, 2026
Our take
Convex Insurance is a speciality insurer and reinsurer that was established in 2019. Unlike traditional insurance companies, Convex specialises in underwriting complex and non-standard risks, providing coverage across a wide range of lines of business such as property, casualty, marine, energy, aerospace and speciality lines.
What sets Convex apart is its utilisation of advanced analytics, technical expertise, and risk management capabilities. By leveraging these strengths, Convex crafts tailor-made insurance and reinsurance solutions that precisely address the specific needs of each client. Its global presence enables the company to serve a diverse range of clients while maintaining a strong focus on building enduring relationships through a focus on customer care.
With an A.M. Best rating of A- (excellent), Convex has earned recognition for its customer service and dedication to meeting the unique requirements of its clients. By prioritising client satisfaction and customising solutions, Convex has positioned itself as a reputable player in the industry, providing reliable coverage for the most challenging risks.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Company benefits
- 30 days Annual Leave
- Birthday Leave
- 10% Employer Pension Contribution
- Private Health Insurance Medical Cover
- Life Assurance Cover
- Annual Health Check
- Group Income Protection
- 3 days of Volunteer Leave each year
- 10 days of help with care (elder/ childcare) through Bright Horizons
- Give as You Earn
- Cycle to Work
- Season Ticket Loan
Company HQ
Hamilton, Pembroke Parish
Leadership
Paul Brand
(Founder & CEO)Over 36 years of experience in the insurance industry. They previously worked as Chief Underwriting Officer at Catlin and served as the Chairman at XL Catlin.
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