Head of FP&A - Hybrid or remote from UK

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At Wakam, we are rapidly expanding our operations inthe UK, and we’re looking for a Head of FP&A to join ourdynamic team. Our company is not your typical insuranceorganization; we’re a tech-driven, innovative company that valuesperformance, agility, and rapid execution. With a challengingworkload and a great working atmosphere, we’re on a mission tobuild a robust Finance department in the UK. This role comes withsignificant flexibility and the opportunity for remote work, makingit an excellent fit for those who thrive in a fast-pacedenvironment. Key Responsibilities: Establish Financial Operationsin the UK: In this role, you will play a crucial part in setting upand structuring the finance activities in the UK, aligning themwith what is being done at our Head Office in France. ProcessEnhancement: Work on designing, streamlining, and enhancingfinancial processes while ensuring a seamless integration of theUK’s FP&A function with the Head Office. This includes workingclosely with the teams in France and aligning with the UK’sdevelopment strategy and regulatory requirements. Design OperatingModel: Collaborate with the Head Office to design theorganization’s operating model for the UK branch. Production ofbudget and forecast for the UK perimeter, in collaboration with theheadquarter. Production of Reports: Produce financial reports thatsupport the Head Office while maintaining and improving thereporting processes. This includes a deep understanding ofreporting issues with local authorities. Monitoring the UKFinancial Performance: Assist in giving visibility about our UKfinancial performance from a financial planning and analysis pointof view. Direct Reporting: Report directly to the CFO UK andcollaborate with the Head Office in a matrix, cross-functionalstructure. Required Experience & Qualifications:Financial/Chartered Accountancy Degree. Experience: significantexperience in similar responsibilities in a previous role is ideal.Financial expertise: strong financial planning and analysisexpertise is necessary for this role. Familiarity with theinsurance sector is a plus but can be developed on the job.Attitude and Soft Skills: able to work cross-functionally, withstrong reporting acumen, and in-depth knowledge of financialregulations. Attention to detail and meticulous financial practicesare essential. Rigorous and Constructive: High degree of rigor andable to design a target operating model for running financialoperations. This role involves working in a multiculturalenvironment with the Head Office. Positive energy, agility, andteam spirit are essential to support Wakam in its hyper-growth! Youhave the Wakam mindset? Join us! More about us Our culture? Free toimpact. A culture where everything is possible, where all ideas aretaken into consideration, where everyone has an impact on thetransformation of insurance! Hungry for freedom? Thirsty forautonomy? If you are adventurous and like challenges, then theWakam adventure might be made for you! Discover -on our website-who we really are with the 11 cultural markers that so welldescribe us! What we are looking for Mindset compatibility with our‘Free to Impact’ culture: Think big Biased for action Curious andeager to learn Can say no and find solutions Aims for the moon (butplease don’t stick on the moon) And above all: have fun workingtogether

! Good to know Wakam is not based on a hierarchy but ona methodology where everyone finds his role and knows hisobjectives. With a flat hierarchical system and a highlycollaborative operating model, Wakam is an extremely agile andtransparent company. Every last Friday of the month, it’s Free.dayat Wakam, a day without meetings to take a step aside and dedicateourselves to skills sponsorship or other activities (because we arecurious, I remind you). Full-remote is a reality at Wakam (there iseven one Wakamee who works from his sailing boat ⛵) Last but notleast : we are nice and we have fun! (you’ll find out by yourself )