Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (PPS)

Who we are:

Apollo is a specialised independent (re)insurer, established in 2009, to deliver top-tier products and services to clients, brokers, and capital partners at Lloyd’s. The name "Apollo" was inspired by the achievements of one of its founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon in 1969. Together with Jim Hays, Neil identified an opportunity to create a unique service provider within Lloyd’s.

Since its inception, Apollo has significantly broadened its portfolio of insurance solutions. This includes Apollo 1969’s traditional and specialty lines, ibott 1971’s innovative sharing economy products, and managing agency services at Lloyd’s through our Platform Partner Syndicates. Today, Apollo continues to grow with team of 300 professionals dedicated to fulfilling the company’s mission of enabling a resilient and sustainable world.

“We attract and retain a diverse range of talent by fostering an inclusive, equitable team environment where individuals from all backgrounds have opportunities to grow, succeed, and contribute. We empower our teams to achieve excellence and drive forward-thinking solutions, aiming to enable a resilient and sustainable world.” - David Ibeson, Group CEO

Your Role:

We are looking for a confident and client-focused Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join Apollo, supporting our Partner Syndicates. This is a high-profile role that combines financial insight with strong external stakeholder management, where your ability to build trust and articulate value will be key to success.

You will partner with Platform Partners and senior stakeholders to equip them with the tools and insights they need. Drawing on your corporate finance advisory experience, you will clearly communicate value drivers, address challenges openly, and strengthen lasting relationships that support long-term success.

Platform Partners provides bespoke third-party managing agency services tailored to meet business objectives, leveraging the expertise and capabilities of each party, and maximising the probability of delivering sustainable profits over the long term.

This is the ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys influencing and engaging with stakeholders while applying FP&A knowledge in a practical, hands-on way.

What you will do:

• Lead client-centric engagement with external platform partners, building trust across all levels of seniority
• Provide clear and practical financial insights, focusing on value drivers and how they support strategic decision-making
• Partner with underwriting, actuarial, and finance teams to deliver syndicate business plans and performance reporting
• Share challenges and opportunities openly with external partners, acting as a trusted business partner
• Support the development of financial analysis and planning outputs, drawing on the team for technical modelling
• Present financial performance to senior stakeholders with clarity and impact
• Contribute to improvements in planning and reporting processes to enhance client value.

What we are looking for:

• Strong track record in managing external stakeholders with confidence and professionalism
• Excellent communication skills, able to build lasting relationships and articulate value clearly
• Background in finance advisory or similar client-facing finance environment
• Solid FP&A experience, with ability to understand and explain outputs 
• Experience in business partnering, ideally within a Lloyd’s or London Market environment
• Confidence in presenting and discussing financial performance with external and internal senior stakeholders

What you will get in return:

Our compensation package is designed to attract top talent. In addition to a fair and attractive salary, this role offers a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive range of benefits, including 31 days of annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Apollo is a growing and diverse team of empowered and passionate experts who focus on bringing innovation, data driven decision making and collaboration to every relationship and every risk. To meet the needs of a demanding global insurance market, we need a diverse workforce that truly understands the international communities we serve.

That is why we're focused on developing diverse talent at every level; inclusion and diversity means more to us than just chasing a target and we are committed to supporting and celebrating difference. Our people are at the heart of our business which is why we value the diversity of thought and talent of every member of our team.

We offer a range of support and run a programme of events and training that recognise the challenges and opportunities relating to diversity.

Hybrid & flexible working: 

At Apollo, hybrid and flexible working is fully embraced and we do not see the benefit of presenteeism. We understand that no two colleagues are alike, and as such we support the ability to remain agile and achieve a home and work balance to best suit business and personal commitments.

Supporting your application:

Apollo are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience for everyone. Our process includes both virtual (Microsoft Teams) and in-person interviews. If there’s anything we can do to make your experience more comfortable or accessible, please let us know.

You can use the following link to share any adjustments or support you may need in advance or on the day Clear Talents

Thank you!

To find out more about our values, ESG strategy and commitment to inclusion please click on the 'Life at Apollo' pack.