Beazley Security is a global cybersecurity firm committed to helping clients enable advanced cyber defenses that reduce risk with quantifiable results. We’re comprised of top talent from private industry, government, intelligence, and law enforcement who are specialists in threat detection, incident response, digital forensics, offensive security, risk management, and cyber resilience. As a subsidiary of specialty insurance giant, Beazley, we’ve been at the forefront of cyber insurance management and breach response activities for business clients in the US, UK, and Europe since 2017. As Beazley Security, the company will have an expanded scope, leveraging nearly two decades of cyber incident experience, a strong services division, and a business strategy focused on growth, to realise our goals and deliver benefits for clients.

As a company, we are committed to upholding our core values of Belonging, Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Curiosity. We believe these values are essential to creating a strong and inclusive workplace culture, as well as to delivering world-class cybersecurity solutions to our clients worldwide. As Beazley Security, these values will continue to thrive, with an extra emphasis on the expansion of our capabilities and capacity to help solve unique client challenges.

Summary:

The Head of Business Intelligence and FP&A will be a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning, analysis, and data-driven decision-making across the company. This role will play a critical part in aligning business strategy with operational execution, providing actionable insights through advanced analytics, and managing the organisation's financial performance.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and an ability to collaborate across departments. You will lead a team of analysts, manage forecasting processes, improve data reporting frameworks, and ensure that the company achieves its financial and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead the development of annual budgets, long-range financial plans, and quarterly forecasts in collaboration with department heads and senior leadership.
• Monitor financial performance by analysing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimising the impact of variances.
• Present regular financial reports and metrics to the Executive team and Board of Directors to provide insight into company performance.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification, and revenue/expense analysis.
• Support M&A due diligence, financial modelling, and post-acquisition integration.

Business Intelligence (BI):

• Build and manage the Business Intelligence function, utilising data analytics and reporting tools to drive business decision-making.
• Develop data governance and data quality frameworks to ensure reliable and accurate reporting.
• Identify key business trends and operational insights by creating dashboards and reports for various stakeholders (C-suite, department heads, etc.).
• Partner with IT and data engineering teams to improve data architecture, integration, and systems for enhanced data accessibility.
• Oversee the creation of predictive models to support forecasting and scenario analysis.

Strategic Leadership:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and senior management, providing financial and operational insights that drive strategic business decisions.
• Lead a team of FP&A and BI professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product, etc.) to understand business needs and translate them into data-driven strategies.
• Champion a culture of data literacy across the organisation, encouraging data-driven decision-making at all levels.

Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate and implement financial planning software, BI tools, and other analytical systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement in all FP&A and BI processes, including automating manual processes, improving data accuracy, and delivering actionable insights faster.
• Keep up to date with industry best practices and trends in BI and FP&A, recommending new approaches where applicable.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred).
• Proven track record of building out new BI and FP&A functions.
• The candidate must have strong experience working in the Professional Services industry with additional experience in technology, SaaS, or consumer goods being a plus.
• Progressive experience in FP&A, Business Intelligence, Corporate Strategy, or a related field.
• Strong experience leading teams, ideally with a focus on both FP&A and Business Intelligence functions.

Extensive knowledge of financial modelling, forecasting techniques, and data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Excel).

Technical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of financial planning software and BI tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Understanding of database structures and querying methods, including proficiency in SQL and other data analysis languages.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their role in financial management (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Netsuite).

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinker with excellent business acumen and financial insight.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team.
• Ability to communicate complex financial and analytical information to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with executives and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Beazley Security offers:

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave policies including 3 months paid paternal leave.
• Insurance premiums covered.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training.

Beazley Security is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.