The Fidelis Partnership is a leading privately-owned, Bermuda-based Managing General Underwriter, which, through its subsidiaries, is a global underwriter of property, bespoke and specialty insurance and reinsurance products. The Fidelis Partnership is one of the largest Managing General Underwriters globally and its operations also include outwards reinsurance, claims handling, exposure management and portfolio analytics. The Fidelis Partnership also sponsors and incubates specialist MGAs through its Pine Walk platform. The Fidelis Partnership is separately owned and managed from the ownership and management of Fidelis Insurance Group.
Across product lines and geographies, we focus on three diversified pillars: reinsurance, specialty and bespoke solutions. We are truly diversified. Our long-standing partnerships with capital providers and quota share partners make us nimble. Our breadth of expertise and capabilities deliver outstanding market returns.
The role
The Finance Readiness Consultant will support in the design, implementation, and embedding of finance processes, systems, and controls. The role will work across both the MGU and Syndicate Managing Agency areas and provide hands-on project management support and change readiness support, ensuring our Finance change initiatives are delivered timely and seamlessly transitioned to BAU, by focusing on people readiness and engagement.
This role will cover multiple efforts - new general ledger and consolidation system implementation (SAP S4/HANA Cloud), financial close and reporting readiness, streamlining upstream systems/calculations and embedding our Finance Data Mart
Key accountabilities
Assist in day-to-day management of the Finance change initiatives.
Deliver project plans and co-ordinate logistics of all meetings and workshops.
Support internal and external resources with day-to-day project activities.
Jointly prepare project status reports and escalates issues to the Finance Readiness Lead, Stakeholders, Project Steering Committees and Change Working Group.
Track / update RAID log (risks and issue resolution).
Assist with access to TFP project toolsets (e.g., Sharepoint) and access to all relevant systems / tools for external resources.
Assist in managing project budget and implementation plans, monitoring project scope and change control activities.
Assist in managing resolution of project risks, issues and dependencies.
Assist in managing business readiness, change management, and adoption activities across Finance and with wider business functions.
Assist in defining and communicating the vision for change and training, delivering the project communication plan and training programme plan.
Champion Change Management approach and goals across the business.
Document finance processes, controls and workflows.
Support users in the execution of testing activities.
Skills & experience
Prior project management experience with ERP implementations, ideally Oracle Cloud (ERP / Fusion) and/or SAP S4 HANA Public Cloud.
Prior experience in Insurance.
Consulting background.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience in programme governance, budget control, and benefits tracking.
In-depth understanding of Finance processes, controls, and reporting structures.
Vendor management experience, particularly with system integrators.
Change management and business adoption leadership.
Other
The Fidelis Partnership Ethos
At The Fidelis Partnership, we aim to be different while making a difference.
We set the standard for quality in our industry. Guided by our expertise, our clients can take unique and material risks with confidence.
Our approach is tailored and designed to deliver excellence for our clients. We are trailblazers, creating unique solutions in the (re)insurance space.
We are experts. Our brokers and clients value the depth of our knowledge and experience. We leverage state-of-the-art underwriting technology to be a market leader.
We believe sound ethics make for good business. We deliver value for our customers, investors and communities while actively avoid trading with industries that cause harm to people, the environment and animals.
We pride ourselves in creating a workplace that prizes execution, meritocracy, Diversity & Inclusion. Our people herald from countless backgrounds and are united by ambition and the unabashed desire to deliver excellence every day. We provide a competitive environment that helps people cultivate themselves professionally and personally and balance a rigorous workplace with a mindset that prioritises environmental and charitable activities in our communities worldwide.
Our ethos dictates our decisions and actions. It unites us as a team of experts and colleagues and provides us with a compass for ensuring we deliver our best to every stakeholder we serve.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace
Insofar as possible, we aim to ensure the composition of our workforce reflects the make-up of the local community
We have specific programmes in all our offices to support diversity within the hiring process, e.g. internship and scholarship award programmes
This is a particular focus in Bermuda, where we engage actively with local organisations to source diverse talent and provide coaching/mentoring for underrepresented groups
We aim to maintain a focus on equal opportunities across all stages of hiring process
We measure and minimise the pay gap where possible.
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
Our vision is for a workplace culture where differences are valued and where diversity of background, experience and thought are welcomed. We want to create an environment where all employees, regardless of who they are, are given equal opportunities for career progression and enjoy fair reward from their and The Fidelis Partnership's successes. This will be driven by a workforce that embraces Diversity & Inclusion at every level, in every department across The Fidelis Partnership.
To ensure that all candidates have a fair opportunity to show their abilities during the recruitment process, adjustments may be required. If your physical or mental health or disability may necessitate an adjustment, please contact fidelis@avenciaconsulting.com to discuss. All information relating to your health or disability will be treated in accordance with our data protection policy.
