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Simply Business is a digital insurance brokerage that simplifies the insurance-buying process for small businesses by combining technology, data, and insurance knowledge. Our proprietary technology platform allows small business owners to search and compare quotes from over 20 top-rated insurance providers, customize coverage, and purchase and access policies online. Founded in the UK in 2005, Simply Business is an insurtech pioneer with nearly 20 years of experience supporting small businesses. We are committed to taking care of our people and have been recognized as a best place to work, including rankings in Built In’s 2025 Best Companies to Work for in the US (Top 100) and Best Places to Work in Boston.

We are looking for a high-caliber individual to bolster our finance team as a Finance Business Partner . In this role, you will work closely with business leaders to drive action and sound financial judgement to achieve ambitious growth targets. The role will initially align to support our Direct-to-Consumer and Partnerships distribution channels, with potential to rotate and expand to other areas over time. We value collaboration with stakeholders to challenge and help shape strategic direction.

Responsibilities

Support business partners in all aspects of financial performance and long-term financial strategy, identifying opportunities to accelerate growth and maximize value cost-effectively

Lead in-depth analysis of business and financial trends to drive performance-led discussions with stakeholders

Develop understanding of the mSME property & casualty insurance market to identify trends and craft solutions to improve our distribution proposition

Partner with marketing and digital product to assess value-add channel optimizations and journey enhancements

Manage partnership compensation models, collaborating with accounting to ensure timely and accurate compensation within agreed timelines

Develop financial models for CoA forecasting, marketing investments evaluation, and new partnership opportunities

Oversee expense management for assigned functions, including contract review, expense reporting, and headcount forecasting

Cultivate strong relationships with functional leaders and stakeholders to align financial goals with business objectives

Lead the annual budgeting cycle for assigned functions, setting strategic priorities and financial targets

Coordinate with other areas of the finance organization to share and improve best practices, tooling, controls, and support change initiatives

What we are looking for

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and translate into actionable insights

Clear, effective communication with stakeholders and ability to influence and manage through conflict

Ability to work at both strategic and detailed levels

Experience in a cross-functional and collaborative environment

Proficiency in Excel with complex financial models

Deep experience with Looker or other BI tools

Self-starter who can work autonomously in a fast-paced, changing environment

Problem-solving skills from identification through to solution

Desire to challenge and help shape the future of the business

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of finance/accounting experience

MBA and/or CPA preferred

Benefits

Group medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

Participation in the company bonus program and 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match

Commuter benefits

25 days of vacation, 10 sick days, and 10 company holidays

Investment in learning and development; regular team outings and volunteer opportunities

Hybrid working model

Equal Opportunity Simply Business is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to an inclusive and diverse culture, and this commitment starts with our interview process.

Interview Process Most first-round interviews will occur over Zoom. There may be opportunities to meet team members in person in subsequent rounds. If you could be a good fit, we’ll invite you to interview on Zoom first. Please ensure you have Wi-Fi and a device (laptop or a 4G-enabled smartphone). If you need assistance with your application, contact us at uscareers@simplybusiness.com.

For more information about working at Simply Business, please visit our careers page: simplybusiness.com/careers/

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