Company Information:
Acrisure Re is an independent global reinsurance broker with a reputation for placing reinsurance programs covering complex and technical books of business. Founded in Toronto more than 25 years ago we are one of the few reinsurance brokers that work on Global reinsurance placements.
We act as a team to deliver success to our clients and to enable talent to thrive and develop. Innovation and creativity help us stand apart and underpin our growth. We empower our people and expect accountability and responsibility in turn, with ethics a critical component of everything we do.
Acrisure Re is an Agency Partner of Acrisure LLC, a global fintech-leader. Acrisure has grown at a rapid rate in recent years and is now one of the 10 largest insurance brokers in the world, with ambitious plans to continue growing at an accelerated and unprecedented pace. Beyond growth, Acrisure’ s dedication to its highly unique business model, ownership structure and entrepreneurial culture, has put us on the envious path of being the largest, most successful privately held insurance brokerage in the industry.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to act as a strategic finance business partner to HR, FP&A, Accounting, Office Heads, and, where needed, the broader Group. Reporting to the VP of Compensation and working closely with the Compensation team, this role will play a critical part in advancing financial analysis and reporting at the regional, segment, and global levels.
This position encompasses core finance responsibilities, including monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, while also contributing to the implementation of a global compensation strategy and supporting the development of a best-in-class reporting function. A key focus will be the integration of a new FP&A platform to enhance reporting capabilities across Acrisure Re.
Some things you might enjoy:
- An opportunity to join a fast growing and hugely successful insurance broker that is investing in new capabilities to leverage that success
- Being tested in a challenging work environment, working with great clients in multiple countries
- Having access to a diverse range of colleagues with market-leading expertise in their various disciplines
- Having the opportunity to collaborate with different business units
- Competitive remuneration with discretionary bonuses
- A Company where good culture is a big part of who we are
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly global financial reports with insights for HR, senior executives, Accounting, and FP&A
- Prepare materials for quarterly board meetings
- Support stock/share management and assist with annual filings to regulatory bodies
- Manage compensation cost forecasting, including analysis of headcount trends and movements
- Build and maintain financial models to support key decisions (e.g., recruiting, budget planning)
- Lead the annual compensation budgeting process
- Prepare and review journal entries for compensation-related accruals and expenses
- Review and approve budget allocations for new hires
- Partner with HR on analysis and reporting for strategic initiatives
- Ensure data integrity and consistency in brand- and customer-level reporting systems
- Develop user-friendly KPI dashboards and projection tools to support decision-making
- Contribute to the monthly rolling forecast process, including variance analysis and system updates
- Assist in maintaining Power BI dashboards and tools
- Support global payroll approval workflows
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather information for ad hoc compensation-related analysis
- Develop easy-to-use KPI monitoring and projection tools and dashboards to support the decision-making process.
- Support the monthly “rolling forecast” process (master data from our forecasting system, variance analysis, etc.).
- Support Payroll approvals for Global offices.
Skills, Experience, and Education:
- 4+ years of relevant experience. Financial analysis (full cycle) or compensation experience required; Accounting experience a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
- CFA or CPA designation preferred
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Power BI experience a plus
- Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadline
- Proactive self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communicator with the ability to explain complex information clearly
- Team-oriented, professional, and adaptable
- Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to drive continuous improvement.
