Head of FP&A - Hybrid or remote from UK

At Wakam, we are rapidly expanding our operations in

the UK, and we're looking for a Head of FP&A to join our

dynamic team. Our company is not your typical insurance

organization; we're a tech-driven, innovative company that values

performance, agility, and rapid execution. With a challenging

workload and a great working atmosphere, we're on a mission to

build a robust Finance department in the UK. This role comes with

significant flexibility and the opportunity for remote work, making

it an excellent fit for those who thrive in a fast-paced

environment. Key Responsibilities : Establish Financial Operations

in the UK : In this role, you will play a crucial part in setting up

and structuring the finance activities in the UK, aligning them

with what is being done at our Head Office in France. Process

Enhancement : Work on designing, streamlining, and enhancing

financial processes while ensuring a seamless integration of the

UK's FP&A function with the Head Office. This includes working

closely with the teams in France and aligning with the UK's

development strategy and regulatory requirements. Design Operating

Model : Collaborate with the Head Office to design the

organization's operating model for the UK branch. Production of

budget and forecast for the UK perimeter, in collaboration with the

headquarter. Production of Reports : Produce financial reports that

support the Head Office while maintaining and improving the

reporting processes. This includes a deep understanding of

reporting issues with local authorities. Monitoring the UK

Financial Performance : Assist in giving visibility about our UK

financial performance from a financial planning and analysis point

of view. Direct Reporting : Report directly to the CFO UK and

collaborate with the Head Office in a matrix, cross-functional

structure. Required Experience & Qualifications :

Financial / Chartered Accountancy Degree. Experience : significant

experience in similar responsibilities in a previous role is ideal.

Financial expertise : strong financial planning and analysis

expertise is necessary for this role. Familiarity with the

insurance sector is a plus but can be developed on the job.

Attitude and Soft Skills : able to work cross-functionally, with

strong reporting acumen, and in-depth knowledge of financial

regulations. Attention to detail and meticulous financial practices

are essential. Rigorous and Constructive : High degree of rigor and

able to design a target operating model for running financial

operations. This role involves working in a multicultural

environment with the Head Office. Positive energy, agility, and

team spirit are essential to support Wakam in its hyper-growth! You

have the Wakam mindset? Join us! More about us Our culture? Free to

impact. A culture where everything is possible, where all ideas are

taken into consideration, where everyone has an impact on the

transformation of insurance! Hungry for freedom? Thirsty for

autonomy? If you are adventurous and like challenges, then the

Wakam adventure might be made for you! Discover -on our website-

who we really are with the 11 cultural markers that so well

describe us! What we are looking for Mindset compatibility with our

‘Free to Impact’ culture : Think big Biased for action Curious and

eager to learn Can say no and find solutions Aims for the moon (but

please don’t stick on the moon) And above all : have fun working

together 🤜🤛 ! Good to know Wakam is not based on a hierarchy but on

a methodology where everyone finds his role and knows his

objectives. With a flat hierarchical system and a highly

collaborative operating model, Wakam is an extremely agile and

transparent company. Every last Friday of the month, it's Free.day

at Wakam, a day without meetings to take a step aside and dedicate

ourselves to skills sponsorship or other activities (because we are

curious, I remind you). Full-remote is a reality at Wakam (there is

even one Wakamee who works from his sailing boat ⛵) Last but not

least : we are nice and we have fun! (you'll find out by yourself

😉)