Financial Data Analyst

We’re seeking a Financial Data Analyst to join our finance team and take a high-impact, high-visibility, hands-on role supporting the growth of Admiral Pioneer ventures.

Who are Admiral Pioneer?

Disruptive. Customer Centered. Transformational.

Admiral Pioneer exists within Admiral Group as a venture studio, providing the greenhouse in which to grow new businesses. We’re leveraging Admiral’s strengths to deliver commercially strong businesses that answer the financial needs of new audiences and respond to emerging opportunities.

We seek to disrupt the markets we enter, taking a truly customer-centric approach. We achieve this by experimenting and proving new products, business models and partnerships through a disciplined, discovery-driven approach.

About the role

Please note: This role requires the succesful candidate to work from the Cardiff office at least 2 days per week.

Reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager, the Financial Data Analyst will be an integral part of the finance team and be involved in all stages of financial planning and performance reporting for Admiral Pioneer.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the fastest growing ventures and varied insurance propositions (e.g. temporary insurance, future of work) within Admiral Group, with unparalleled exposure to senior leadership teams and board-level, as well as the opportunity to collaborate in a high impact function and team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Performance Reporting: Support the preparation of regular updates on performance of key financial metrics
• Budgeting: Assist the budgeting and forecasting exercise for Pioneer Ventures, collaborating with leadership teams to build robust, accurate plans that align with each venture’s strategic goals.
• Ad-Hoc Financial Projects: Participate in special projects, such as evaluating new growth opportunities, partnerships, contracts or cost optimization strategies.

About you:

• 1-2 years of professional experience in a finance (or related role), preferably in the insurance, financial services, or startup ecosystem.
• Exceptional analytical & data manipulation skills, with a proven ability to crunch complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficient in Excel and data visualization tools (preferably Tableau)
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment whilst managing multiple priorities.
• Versatile and eager to cover all aspects of Finance & Insurance.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.

All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here.

Admiral, Where You Can Be You

At Admiral you’re accepted, supported and empowered to be you. Because you’re brilliant.

We’re proud of our people-centric culture which has led us to being recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re committed to ensuring that at Admiral, progression is not slowed or haltered by barriers related to protected characteristics.