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Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, it has grown to become one of the largest insurance claims management companies in the world. The company's headquarters in Memphis serves as its central hub, overseeing its operations across the United States and globally. Sedgwick operates through a vast network of offices and service centers strategically located in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Sedgwick offers a wide range of products and services to help organizations manage and mitigate risk. Its core business focuses on claims administration and insurance-related solutions. This includes managing and processing insurance claims, determining applicable coverage, and providing adjuster services. In addition to claims management, Sedgwick also offers a variety of specialized services such as loss control consultations, risk assessment, and managed care solutions. It works with clients across various industries, including insurance companies, self-insured organizations, and government entities. Sedgwick has expanded its global presence through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Some of its noteworthy subsidiaries include Vericlaim, a provider of claims adjusting services, and Cunningham Lindsey, a global loss adjusting and claims management company. These acquisitions have strengthened Sedgwick's global capabilities and diversified its service offerings. In terms of market position, Sedgwick is a dominant player in the insurance claims management industry. With its extensive global footprint and comprehensive suite of services, the company has established strong relationships with clients worldwide. It continues to leverage its technology-driven solutions and industry expertise to maintain a competitive edge. Throughout its history, Sedgwick has achieved significant milestones. In recent years, the company has focused on enhancing its digital capabilities and expanding its service offerings to provide end-to-end solutions for its clients. These advancements have allowed Sedgwick to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer service. As of the latest updates, Sedgwick remains a leader in its industry, continuously innovating and adapting to meet the evolving needs of its clients. With its commitment to excellence and global presence, Sedgwick is well-positioned for continued growth and success in the future.

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Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape.

## Interim Head of FP&A - UK

**Job Location:** London, UK (hybrid)  
**Job Type:** Interim / fixed-term for 12 months  
**Remuneration:** Competitive day rate or salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

### Role Overview

Lead the UK FP&A function on an interim basis, partnering with senior leaders to deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, performance insight and clear financial decision support during a critical planning period.

As Interim Head of FP&A - UK, you will play a key role in leading the UK financial planning and analysis function during a period of important business activity. Reporting to FP&A Director - International, you will oversee the delivery of robust budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and performance analysis across the UK business, ensuring leaders have the insight they need to make timely and well-informed decisions.

### Responsibilities

You will be responsible for consolidating and reviewing monthly financial results, identifying key risks and opportunities, and providing clear commentary on business performance. Working closely with Finance Business Partners, Operations, Financial Control and senior stakeholders, you will ensure reporting is accurate, deadlines are met and financial outputs are delivered to a high standard.

Alongside core FP&A delivery, you will support the UK leadership team with scenario analysis, financial modelling, executive presentations and ad hoc commercial insight. You will provide hands-on leadership to the UK FP&A team, help prioritise workload through peak planning cycles, and identify opportunities to strengthen processes, controls and reporting quality. This interim role is well suited to an experienced FP&A leader who can quickly build credibility, bring structure and provide calm, practical leadership in a fast-paced environment.

### Required Skills & Qualifications

- **Qualified Accountant** with relevant post-qualification experience and a strong understanding of financial planning, analysis and reporting.
- **UK FP&A Expertise** gained within a large, complex organisation, with strong experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and performance management cycles.
- **Commercial Acumen** with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insight, challenge assumptions and support operational and strategic decision-making.
- **Financial Modelling** experience supporting forecasts, budgets, scenario planning, business cases and executive-level analysis.
- **Leadership Skills** with experience managing, mentoring and supporting FP&A teams through busy reporting and planning cycles.
- **Stakeholder Management** skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior finance, operational and executive stakeholders across the UK business.
- **Analytical Thinking** with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.
- **Systems Knowledge** including advanced Excel capability and experience using financial reporting and planning tools such as SAP BPC, Power BI, Power Query or equivalent systems.
- **Communication Skills** with the confidence to present complex financial information clearly to executive audiences.
- **Project Experience** supporting business planning, reporting improvement, KPI development, cost analysis, restructuring, system or process change initiatives.
- **Organisational Excellence** with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- **Adaptability** and resilience to respond to changing business requirements within a global organisation.
- **Collaborative Approach** with experience partnering with finance, operations, HR, commercial and group functions to deliver joined-up financial insight and business outcomes.
- **Hybrid Working Commitment** with the ability to attend the office approximately 2-3 days per week.

### Compensation & Benefits

**Remuneration & more**
- Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
- A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
- Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Flexible working

**Health & support**
- Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
- Life assurance
- Group Income Protection

**Other benefits**
- Voluntary benefits including dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
- Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
- Discounts on various products and services

HR Executive / People, Culture & Engagement / Strategic & Innovative Leader / Organizational Transformation

Amy Fletcher

SVP, Human Resources

Head of Talent Acquisition

Nick Trump

Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Sedgwick

David Reed

Global Head of Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Manager

International Talent Acquisition Director

Vice President Talent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Lead Consultant

Talent Acquisition Team Lead

Senior Talent Acquisition Lead

Manager HR, HR Manager

Talent Acquisition Director Southern Europe

HR Manager

Human Resources Manager

Talent Acquisition Manager - Australia & New Zealand

Human Resources Team Leader

Vice President HR

Project Manager, HR PMO

VP HR Pmo

Senior Vice President Human Resources

Interim Head of FP&A - UK

Stakeholder Management

Financial Planning & Analysis

Budgeting

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. 

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Interim Head of FP&A - UK

### **Job Location:** London, UK (hybrid) **Job Type:** Interim / fixed-term for 12 months **Remuneration:** Competitive day rate or salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

# **Lead the UK FP&A function on an interim basis, partnering with senior leaders to deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, performance insight and clear financial decision support during a critical planning period.**

As Interim Head of FP&A - UK, you will play a key role in leading the UK financial planning and analysis function during a period of important business activity. Reporting to FP&A Director - International, you will oversee the delivery of robust budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and performance analysis across the UK business, ensuring leaders have the insight they need to make timely and well-informed decisions.

You will be responsible for consolidating and reviewing monthly financial results, identifying key risks and opportunities, and providing clear commentary on business performance. Working closely with Finance Business Partners, Operations, Financial Control and senior stakeholders, you will ensure reporting is accurate, deadlines are met and financial outputs are delivered to a high standard.

Alongside core FP&A delivery, you will support the UK leadership team with scenario analysis, financial modelling, executive presentations and ad hoc commercial insight. You will provide hands-on leadership to the UK FP&A team, help prioritise workload through peak planning cycles, and identify opportunities to strengthen processes, controls and reporting quality. This interim role is well suited to an experienced FP&A leader who can quickly build credibility, bring structure and provide calm, practical leadership in a fast-paced environment.

# **The skills you will have when you apply:**

- **Qualified Accountant** with relevant post-qualification experience and a strong understanding of financial planning, analysis and reporting.
- **UK** **FP&A Expertise** gained within a large, complex organisation, with strong experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and performance management cycles.
- **Commercial Acumen** with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insight, challenge assumptions and support operational and strategic decision-making.
- **Financial Modelling** experience supporting forecasts, budgets, scenario planning, business cases and executive-level analysis.
- **Leadership Skills** with experience managing, mentoring and supporting FP&A teams through busy reporting and planning cycles.
- **Stakeholder Management** skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior finance, operational and executive stakeholders across the UK business.
- **Analytical Thinking** with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.
- **Systems Knowledge** including advanced Excel capability and experience using financial reporting and planning tools such as SAP BPC, Power BI, Power Query or equivalent systems.
- **Communication Skills** with the confidence to present complex financial information clearly to executive audiences.
- **Project Experience** supporting business planning, reporting improvement, KPI development, cost analysis, restructuring, system or process change initiatives.
- **Organisational Excellence** with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- **Adaptability** and resilience to respond to changing business requirements within a global organisation.
- **Collaborative Approach** with experience partnering with finance, operations, HR, commercial and group functions to deliver joined-up financial insight and business outcomes.
- **Hybrid Working Commitment** with the ability to attend the office approximately 2-3 days per week.

# **What we'll give you for this role:**

**Remuneration & more**

- Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
- A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
- Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Flexible working

**Health & support**

- Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
- Life assurance
- Group Income Protection

**Other benefits**

- Voluntary benefits including dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
- Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
- Discounts on various products and services

# **This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry**

At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the UK's most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year, you'll also be an architect of tomorrow's insurance landscape with Sedgwick University. Our proprietary offering is the most comprehensive training and development programme in the industry with more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue your formal education, all available to you from your very first day.

You'll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission: protecting people and businesses. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.

# **Next steps for you:**

Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.

If you're unsure whether you have all the skills needed then do apply – we are looking for people from all backgrounds, from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in between.

Not only that, we are proud to have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual or in person).

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