We’re recruiting for a  Finance Business Partner to join the Retail Division on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. We’re offering you the opportunity to support the Retail Annuities Finance team in driving the profitability of the Retail Annuities business across the full range of financial metrics, all aspects of financial planning, financial management, financial control and supporting the business in making commercial decisions.

We welcome candidates returning from a career break to apply for this role.  Successful returner candidates will join the L&G Returner Programme and will be provided with transition support including a mentor, buddy and Career Returner Coaching Programme delivered by Career Returners.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the Head of Retail Annuities and the Senior Finance Business Partner in understanding the key drivers of financial performance and working with the Retail Annuities business to leverage financial insights and promote appropriate management actions.
• Establishing and maintaining strong cross functional working relationships with key stakeholders across Retail Annuities, L&G Retail and the wider Group and utilising the knowledge gained to support strategic/commercial decisions and assess the financial implications. You will also work closely with the LGRI Business Partnering team to ensure consistency of financial metrics between Retail Annuities and LGRI where appropriate.
• Supporting the development of the financial plan for the Retail Annuity business across all financial metrics (including IFRS, New Business and In-force Value, Solvency II, cash, expenses, sales).
• Supporting the Head of Retail Annuities and Senior Finance Business Partner in understanding the financial reporting for the Retail Annuity business across all financial metrics with a key focus on IFRS 17 and Solvency II.
• Remaining abreast of regulations, accounting standards and Group requirements impacting Retail Annuities, including assessing financial impacts of changes and ensuring appropriate action is taken to manage financial outcomes.
• Ensure all analysis, decisions made and activity undertaken in fulfilling of this role consider the fair treatment of our customers (TCF).