Risk Exchange FP&A Manager

Accelerant

77d

About The Position

Accelerant is seeking a Risk Exchange FP&A Manager to support strategic planning, budgeting, and financial analysis across our risk exchange platform. Reporting to the Head of Risk Exchange FP&A, this role partners closely with the FP&A, Accounting, Actuarial, and Distribution teams to turn complex risk exchange data into clear, actionable insight that informs decisions at all levels of the business. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical foundation, experience in specialty insurance or financial services, and the drive to modernize planning processes through technology and AI-enabled tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or another analytical discipline
5 - 7+ years of progressive FP&A or financial analysis experience, including at least 2 years in a manager or lead capacity
Strong financial modeling skills; advanced proficiency in Excel
Proven ability to own complex analysis end-to-end - from data gathering through insight communication
Experience presenting financial results and recommendations to senior leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear narratives
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and operating with a continuous-improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience in specialty insurance, reinsurance, or financial services
Experience with enterprise planning tools - Pigment, Tagetik, Anaplan, or similar
Proficiency in data visualization and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Familiarity with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics
Exposure to AI or automation tools applied to finance workflows
Experience supporting or leading planning system implementations

Responsibilities

Lead and support the development of the annual strategic plan, budgets, and rolling forecasts
Perform deep-dive financial analysis on risk exchange operations, agency performance, and insurance results, translating data into clear narratives for senior leadership
Review and present monthly management reports on agency and insurance operations, identifying trends, variances, and actionable insights
Support senior management with ad hoc business analysis and strategic initiatives
Work cross-functionally with FP&A, US and European finance teams, CFOs, Accounting, and Actuarial
Serve as a key finance partner to the Distribution team, supporting data needs and business performance tracking
Build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders across the organization
Support the monthly close and financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clarity of outputs
Develop and maintain management reporting packages for leadership review
Support the development, implementation, and adoption of Pigment as the enterprise planning platform
Identify and lead opportunities to redesign planning workstreams using AI and digital tools — reducing manual effort, improving cycle times, strengthening controls, and enhancing reporting quality
Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, documentation, and best practices