Strategic Finance Manager

Manchester
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Strategic Finance Manager

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

About the Role

Markerstudy Distribution is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to join our fast-growing and forward-thinking Pricing team. In this key position, you’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Pricing, and the wider business to drive insight, optimise income, and enable robust, data-driven strategic decision-making.

You’ll be instrumental in developing and maintaining our multi-year P&L forecast models and reporting on key financial metrics — ensuring our pricing initiatives translate into tangible commercial success.

About Markerstudy Group

We’re one of the UK’s leading personal lines insurance providers, responsible for:

Insuring 5% of private cars, 20% of commercial vehicles, and 30% of motorcycles in the UK.

Managing a total premium portfolio of ~£1.2 billion.

Powering pricing for household brands including Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Halifax, Saga, Lloyds Bank, O2, and the AA.

We’re investing heavily in cutting-edge technologies, including AI, machine learning, and distributed computing, to build a market-leading pricing capability and Strategic Finance is right at the heart of this transformation.

Key Responsibilities

As Strategic Finance Manager, you will:

Build and manage multi-year P&L forecast models for strategic planning and income optimisation.

Lead financial performance reviews and chair strategic meetings with senior stakeholders.

Support or lead on Financial and Pricing KPI reporting, income optimisation, and product performance analysis.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to quantify the impact of pricing and commercial initiatives.

Ensure consistency of financial data and forecast assumptions across teams.

Manage and support the development of a Strategic Finance Analyst.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in commercial finance or Big 4 transactional services.

Strong financial and data modelling skills (e.g., Excel Power Query, Pivot Tables).

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; comfortable presenting to senior audiences.

Solid understanding of project management and cross-team collaboration.

Highly analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).

A strong knowledge of Insurance Broking is highly beneficial

Personal Attributes:

Clear and confident communicator.

Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.

Team player with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Logical thinker who thrives in fast-paced, data-rich environments.

Why Join Us?

Hybrid working from our Manchester office (2 days per week on-site)

Be part of a high-performing team shaping the future of pricing strategy.

Work with household name brands and industry leaders.

Opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a real impact.

A competitive salary and benefits package.

*A full job description is available on application.

Markerstudy Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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