RSA and 123.ie

Founded in 1710, we are a 300-year-old organisation that is empowering people to put the right things in place to prepare them for their future so that they can live a more fulfilled life free from worry and anxiety.

Built on resilience, expertise and human empathy, we provide insurance that makes people’s lives easier. We learn from our experiences and build on our strengths every day to deliver the best products and services in the market. We are always searching for the best protection for our customers with our extensive range of Commercial and Personal Lines products driven by our network of Insurance brokers, scale partners and via our 123.ie brand.

With a global footprint, we have leading positions in Scandinavia, Canada, the UK, Ireland and Middle East. In Ireland, we have offices in Belfast, Galway and Dublin, where we empower our people work flexibly to suit their needs and those of our customers.  We know that if we plan for tomorrow, we can truly make a positive impact on people’s lives today. 

Looking to the future

In order to be there for our customers during their greatest challenges we are looking for like-minded individuals who will embrace our strategy:

Our Vision — our ambition:
Prepared to make the difference

Our Mission — how we will live our vision:
Harnessing human expertise with agile technology

Our Purpose — why we go to work every day:
To empower people

Our Values — our DNA:
Love simplicity, Better every day, Do the right thing, Boundless ambition
We’re looking for people that are open, engaged, curious and striving to make a real difference – not only in their own lives – but in the lives of those around them.

Culture and Community

Culture and community is a key priority within our organisation. 
We strive to create a diverse and vibrant workforce where everyone feels valued and everyone’s voice is heard. 

In RSA and 123.ie career progression is nurtured and performance is recognised. We help people move forward in life that’s why we put steps in place to encourage our colleagues to learn, adapt and grow.
We cultivate an open and transparent culture where people can be their true selves. RSA and 123.ie support a stimulated workforce where individuals feel more fulfilled in their role and more comfortable in who they are as a person. Most importantly, we care about our environment and the communities around us.

We support programmes and events that give back and enhance the lives of the vulnerable and those in need. We have a dedicated Corporate Responsibility programme that facilitates new ways of thinking to help reduce our carbon footprint, protect our planet for future generations and give back to our communities. 

Head of Business Partnering

Exciting new role for a Qualified Finance Professional to lead out Business Partnering team.  This role is based in our Dublin office reporting directly to Chief Financial Officer.
This Head of Business Partnering will lead our Finance Business Partnering team.

You will set the standard for Finance Business Partnering and you and your team will provide financial advice and guidance to internal customers, plan and manage the delivery of services from Finance e.g. management information and reports and ensure adherence to appropriate financial policies and procedures.

You will add value through your intimate understanding of the business, your ability to bring value add insights, your ability to contribute to business performance and your ability to align the requirements of the Finance function with the demands of the commercial business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading a team of Finance Business Partners and being responsible for maximising the effectiveness of the working interface between Finance and the business
• Developing the process framework for Finance Business Partnering, and setting and driving the achievement of consistent high standards and added value
• Partnering with one or more business areas, being on their leadership team and taking the Finance lead on:
• Monitoring and management of business and financial performance
• Evaluating business opportunities, risks and issues and assessing their financial implications
• Ensuring adherence to relevant financial policies and procedures e.g. applications for capital expenditure/investment
• Providing financial advice, business insight, guidance and recommendations and/or  involving the relevant specialists from the Finance function
• Engaging with the senior leadership team and the finance function to agree the services to be provided by the Finance Business Partners and thereafter managing the subsequent service delivery to ensure the agreed requirements are met
• Supporting the CFO on specific projects and/or change initiatives
• Identifying and supporting the drive for process and performance improvement throughout the business
• Developing and maintaining a network of relationships within and across the business.  Keeping informed and up-to-date on business developments and enabling immediate engagement when action or support is needed
• Representing your team area within the Finance function, and vice versa, to facilitate mutual understanding, alignment and the prompt and effective resolution of any issues arising
• Leading and/or contributing to a wide variety of projects and initiatives as required, potentially including corporate transactions
• Leading, motivating, empowering and developing a team to deliver high quality outputs in the most effective ways while ensuring their personal and professional development 
• Business area alignment with financial standards, processes, timetables, policies etc
• Foresight and ability to provide early warning and minimise surprises or spot opportunities
• Partner business area leader feedback on:
• Contribution to business area planning and performance
• Understanding of business goals, priorities and circumstances
• Quality and commercial appropriateness of insight and recommendations
• Foresight and ability to provide early warning and minimise surprises or spot opportunities
• Added value e.g. savings or performance enhancements
• Finance service delivery
• Development of Finance BP capabilities e.g.
• Process improvements (costs, cycle times, consistency, accuracy)
• Technology (system functionality, reliability, cost, consistency, connectivity)

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA OR CIMA Qualified Finance Professional
• 8 Year's PQE
• Senior Finance leadership experience
• Proven track record in adding value as a Finance Business Partner

Regulatory Requirements:

• Must demonstrate full compliance with all legal requirements and all relevant RSA policies.

RSA Insurance Ireland DAC and its affiliate companies consider applicants on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.