Finance Assistant

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a self-motivated candidate to work within Willis Re Specialty in providing business finance support. The position will be focused on assisting the Finance Business Partner in regular monthly reporting and analytics, various ad hoc analyses, as well as providing input to the monthly forecasting and annual planning exercises. The role will involve establishing strong working relationships with the Willis Re central finance team, Specialty Operating Committee and various contacts within the Ipswich client servicing team.

The Role

·  Work closely with Finance Business Partner (FBP) to streamline processes and plan strategies for overall Line of Business (LOB)
·  Maintain the Willis Re Budgeting/Forecasting tool
·  Assist in the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes
·  Preparation of monthly and weekly reports, including data to support revenue, cost and sales pipeline analysis
·  Maintain standard revenue and expense analytics for regular distribution to the business 
·  Support the Finance Business Partner with any adhoc finance requests

The Requirements

·  Excellent MS Excel, with basic knowledge of PowerPoint and Word 
·  Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey financial messages to non-finance colleagues
·  Strong problem solving skills 
·  Ability to work independently and hit tight deadlines
·  Ability to collaborate with others across segments, LOBs, and regions 
·  Attention to accuracy and detail 
·  Work with integrity, due skill, care and diligence
The Company

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more atwillistowerswatson.com

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer

Willis Towers Watson believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organization, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at Willis Towers Watson.

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