We're pushing the boundaries of Insurance Technology. INSTANDA is the world's first no-code platform for complex underwriting and the first Insurtech on Microsoft Azure. We have changed how Insurers, Managing General Agents (MGAs), and Brokers can design and deliver insurance products to market, allowing them to configure new products quickly and with substantial cost-saving benefits. INSTANDA has grown significantly in recent years, and we are now a team of 180+ employees based in the UK and US, with partnerships that operate worldwide. We're continuing to grow our business, and our Sales team is at the forefront of our growth plans. Our company was built by looking at the world through a different lens and our culture today reflects that by encouraging you to be yourself, speak your mind, and share your opinions. We want people who want to push themselves, be part of something great, and be prepared to challenge themselves if they think there is a better way. Collaboration sits at the heart of how we operate, it has fueled our growth enormously and our aim to be 'world class'. People at INSTANDA not only have a real sense of shared ownership but are granted share options to benefit from our long-term success making everyone an owner of the business. So, if this sounds like the place you can thrive and grow your career, please keep reading! ABOUT THE TEAM The Sales function is the growth engine of our company, responsible for identifying and managing sales cycles to continue our rapid global expansion. INSTANDA is relevant across the breadth of the Insurance industry from new start-ups to global players. The Sales team has a unique opportunity to build relationships beyond the typical IT boundaries, as our no-code platform removes the pain points of legacy systems for our prospects and clients. Sales get to work with entrepreneurial, forward-thinking insurance executives across the market, from CEOs and owners to senior business heads of global Insurers. The ideal candidate will be keen to work as part of a company that helps to bring innovation and positive change to the industry. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a professional and ambitious Senior Sales Analyst to support us on our growth journey. You'll have an entrepreneurial mindset and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll be comfortable working both as an individual contributor and as a member of a team. This is a critical role, where you'll be liaising with internal stakeholders to support lead generation activities. You'll be comfortable working with data, tracking and reporting on sales information to stakeholders across the business. You will support the sales leadership with insightful data, innovative new ways of progressing and reporting on sales. In return you will get to work with some of the best executives in the industry to ensure that your career path is exciting and fast-paced. This role is UK based, a hybrid role with both remote working with some travel required to our London Office. You will be reporting directly to the Head of sales. RESPONSIBILITIES Support internal executives with detailed visibility into all aspects of business performance Deliver valuable and timely reporting to internal stakeholders within INSTANDA Liaise with Marketing and Sales teams with administration of lead generation activities. Manage early stage prospecting, by triaging enquiries for appropriate follow up Manage sales tracking and reporting on pipeline and sales information Collaborate with the Sales team to harvest successful engagement strategies, sharing best practice and providing quarterly updates Stay up-to-date with new product and feature launches, communicating updates to the Sales team in a timely way Drafting and creating presentations for client meetings Conducting initial engagement with prospects, outlining the INSTANDA value proposition and benefits and providing an entry level demonstration of the INSTANDA platform. In return, you'll be Trained and mentored in all aspects of the Sales cycle, and specifically Sales team operations Exposed to Client Relationship Management and working collaboratively with our Development, Solutions and Configuration teams Developing your commercial acumen and general strategic business awareness Introduced to the innovative and competitive InsurTech market This is an incredible opportunity to grow your Sales career! You'll evidence the following: Customer centric - you'll put the customer at the heart of what you do, through consistency Degree educated, (Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or other business/ commercially related subject) Your degree will have given you strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills A minimum of 12 months commercial experience, ideally within Insurance. A confident communicator, with great customer engagement skills Curious and have an interest in solving problems and meeting new challenges Organized and readily demonstrate you can manage and prioritise your workload Passionate about self-learning, with an active desire to increase exposure to new technologies Benefits: Competitive salary Generous 28 days holiday allowance, in addition to public holidays. For every year of service you complete, we'll give you an additional days holiday (max. 5 days) One Dynamic Day per month on top of your holiday allowance to spend time doing the things you want to do or simply catching up with life admin. Freedom Pass work up to 4 weeks of the year from anywhere. FlexiBank you decide when to use your public holiday allocation. Hybrid Working approach varying with the nature of your role. Life cover; income protection and participation in the company pension scheme All employees are included in the company discretionary bonus scheme £100 per month to put towards wellness activities. Annual learning & development allowance of £1,250 Free access to LinkedIn learning and Microsoft ESI learning platform We want everyone to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process; if you require any additional adjustments please let us know. Visit for more information
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
We're pushing the boundaries of Insurance Technology. INSTANDA is the world's first no-code platform for complex underwriting and the first Insurtech on Microsoft Azure. We have changed how Insurers, Managing General Agents (MGAs), and Brokers can design and deliver insurance products to market, allowing them to configure new products quickly and with substantial cost-saving benefits. INSTANDA has grown significantly in recent years, and we are now a team of 180+ employees based in the UK and US, with partnerships that operate worldwide. We're continuing to grow our business, and our Sales team is at the forefront of our growth plans. Our company was built by looking at the world through a different lens and our culture today reflects that by encouraging you to be yourself, speak your mind, and share your opinions. We want people who want to push themselves, be part of something great, and be prepared to challenge themselves if they think there is a better way. Collaboration sits at the heart of how we operate, it has fueled our growth enormously and our aim to be 'world class'. People at INSTANDA not only have a real sense of shared ownership but are granted share options to benefit from our long-term success making everyone an owner of the business. So, if this sounds like the place you can thrive and grow your career, please keep reading! ABOUT THE TEAM The Sales function is the growth engine of our company, responsible for identifying and managing sales cycles to continue our rapid global expansion. INSTANDA is relevant across the breadth of the Insurance industry from new start-ups to global players. The Sales team has a unique opportunity to build relationships beyond the typical IT boundaries, as our no-code platform removes the pain points of legacy systems for our prospects and clients. Sales get to work with entrepreneurial, forward-thinking insurance executives across the market, from CEOs and owners to senior business heads of global Insurers. The ideal candidate will be keen to work as part of a company that helps to bring innovation and positive change to the industry. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a professional and ambitious Senior Sales Analyst to support us on our growth journey. You'll have an entrepreneurial mindset and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll be comfortable working both as an individual contributor and as a member of a team. This is a critical role, where you'll be liaising with internal stakeholders to support lead generation activities. You'll be comfortable working with data, tracking and reporting on sales information to stakeholders across the business. You will support the sales leadership with insightful data, innovative new ways of progressing and reporting on sales. In return you will get to work with some of the best executives in the industry to ensure that your career path is exciting and fast-paced. This role is UK based, a hybrid role with both remote working with some travel required to our London Office. You will be reporting directly to the Head of sales. RESPONSIBILITIES Support internal executives with detailed visibility into all aspects of business performance Deliver valuable and timely reporting to internal stakeholders within INSTANDA Liaise with Marketing and Sales teams with administration of lead generation activities. Manage early stage prospecting, by triaging enquiries for appropriate follow up Manage sales tracking and reporting on pipeline and sales information Collaborate with the Sales team to harvest successful engagement strategies, sharing best practice and providing quarterly updates Stay up-to-date with new product and feature launches, communicating updates to the Sales team in a timely way Drafting and creating presentations for client meetings Conducting initial engagement with prospects, outlining the INSTANDA value proposition and benefits and providing an entry level demonstration of the INSTANDA platform. In return, you'll be Trained and mentored in all aspects of the Sales cycle, and specifically Sales team operations Exposed to Client Relationship Management and working collaboratively with our Development, Solutions and Configuration teams Developing your commercial acumen and general strategic business awareness Introduced to the innovative and competitive InsurTech market This is an incredible opportunity to grow your Sales career! You'll evidence the following: Customer centric - you'll put the customer at the heart of what you do, through consistency Degree educated, (Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or other business/ commercially related subject) Your degree will have given you strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills A minimum of 12 months commercial experience, ideally within Insurance. A confident communicator, with great customer engagement skills Curious and have an interest in solving problems and meeting new challenges Organized and readily demonstrate you can manage and prioritise your workload Passionate about self-learning, with an active desire to increase exposure to new technologies Benefits: Competitive salary Generous 28 days holiday allowance, in addition to public holidays. For every year of service you complete, we'll give you an additional days holiday (max. 5 days) One Dynamic Day per month on top of your holiday allowance to spend time doing the things you want to do or simply catching up with life admin. Freedom Pass work up to 4 weeks of the year from anywhere. FlexiBank you decide when to use your public holiday allocation. Hybrid Working approach varying with the nature of your role. Life cover; income protection and participation in the company pension scheme All employees are included in the company discretionary bonus scheme £100 per month to put towards wellness activities. Annual learning & development allowance of £1,250 Free access to LinkedIn learning and Microsoft ESI learning platform We want everyone to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process; if you require any additional adjustments please let us know. Visit for more information
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team as an Accountant. This role is ideal for someone looking to learn, grow, and develop their career in finance. The successful candidate will also have the ability to deputise for the Finance Manager when needed, demonstrating initiative and leadership. The position will primarily focus on managing the end-to-end revenue recognition process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, and providing key financial insights. In addition to revenue-related responsibilities, this role will support general accounting tasks and collaborate with other departments on month-end close, reporting, and process efficiency initiatives. This role is UK based, primarily remote working with some travel required to our London Office. What you will do: Revenue Management: Oversee all aspects of revenue management, including accurate recognition of revenue in line with accounting standards. Reconcile revenue accounts and ensure deferred revenue is correctly stated. Maintain accurate and up-to-date billing processes and records. Collaborate with operational teams to ensure revenue data integrity. Handle Accounts Receivable and perform chasing responsibilities to minimise overdue balances. Prepare monthly revenue reports, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts. Support the preparation of revenue schedules and documentation for external and internal audits. Month-End Close and Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules. Perform reconciliations for key accounts, including revenue, payroll, pension, and other balance sheet items. Analyse and explain variances to budget and prior periods, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Support in preparing financial reports and delivering insights for senior management. Audit and Compliance: Assist with interim and year-end audits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Prepare and provide supporting documentation for external auditors as required. Process Efficiency and Controls: Build and practice efficient financial controls to ensure robust processes are in place. Identify areas for efficiency improvement within finance processes and implement best practices. Evaluate opportunities for automation of manual workflows to enhance efficiency. Collaboration and Support: Partner with cross-functional teams to support accurate reporting and strategic decision-making. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes by providing relevant financial data and insights. Assist in ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager. Minimum Requirements: AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Strong understanding of revenue accounting and financial controls. Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business. A proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving. Experience in finance transformation is a plus. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of revenue processes while contributing to the overall success of the finance function. If you are eager to grow and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Benefits: Competitive salary Generous 28 days holiday allowance, in addition to public holidays. For every year of service you complete, we'll give you an additional days holiday (max. 5 days) One Dynamic Day per month to spend time doing the things you want to do or simply catching up with life admin. Freedom Pass to work up to 4 weeks of the year from anywhere. FlexiBank to decide when to use your public holiday allocation. Hybrid Working approach varying with the nature of your role. Life cover; income protection and participation in the company pension scheme All employees are included in the company discretionary bonus scheme £100 per month to put towards wellness activities. Annual learning & development allowance of £1,250 Free access to LinkedIn learning and Microsoft ESI learning platform Additional Information: Our company was built by looking at the world through a different lens and our culture today reflects that by encouraging you to be yourself, speak your mind, and share your opinions. We want people who want to push themselves, be part of something great, and be prepared to challenge if they think there is a better way. Collaboration sits at the heart of how we operate, it has fueled our growth enormously and our aim to be 'world class'. We want everyone to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process; if you require any additional adjustments please let us know. Visit for more information INSTANDA has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. INSTANDA does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team as an Accountant. This role is ideal for someone looking to learn, grow, and develop their career in finance. The successful candidate will also have the ability to deputise for the Finance Manager when needed, demonstrating initiative and leadership. The position will primarily focus on managing the end-to-end revenue recognition process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, and providing key financial insights. In addition to revenue-related responsibilities, this role will support general accounting tasks and collaborate with other departments on month-end close, reporting, and process efficiency initiatives. This role is UK based, primarily remote working with some travel required to our London Office. What you will do: Revenue Management: Oversee all aspects of revenue management, including accurate recognition of revenue in line with accounting standards. Reconcile revenue accounts and ensure deferred revenue is correctly stated. Maintain accurate and up-to-date billing processes and records. Collaborate with operational teams to ensure revenue data integrity. Handle Accounts Receivable and perform chasing responsibilities to minimise overdue balances. Prepare monthly revenue reports, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts. Support the preparation of revenue schedules and documentation for external and internal audits. Month-End Close and Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules. Perform reconciliations for key accounts, including revenue, payroll, pension, and other balance sheet items. Analyse and explain variances to budget and prior periods, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Support in preparing financial reports and delivering insights for senior management. Audit and Compliance: Assist with interim and year-end audits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Prepare and provide supporting documentation for external auditors as required. Process Efficiency and Controls: Build and practice efficient financial controls to ensure robust processes are in place. Identify areas for efficiency improvement within finance processes and implement best practices. Evaluate opportunities for automation of manual workflows to enhance efficiency. Collaboration and Support: Partner with cross-functional teams to support accurate reporting and strategic decision-making. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes by providing relevant financial data and insights. Assist in ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager. Minimum Requirements: AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Strong understanding of revenue accounting and financial controls. Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business. A proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving. Experience in finance transformation is a plus. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of revenue processes while contributing to the overall success of the finance function. If you are eager to grow and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Benefits: Competitive salary Generous 28 days holiday allowance, in addition to public holidays. For every year of service you complete, we'll give you an additional days holiday (max. 5 days) One Dynamic Day per month to spend time doing the things you want to do or simply catching up with life admin. Freedom Pass to work up to 4 weeks of the year from anywhere. FlexiBank to decide when to use your public holiday allocation. Hybrid Working approach varying with the nature of your role. Life cover; income protection and participation in the company pension scheme All employees are included in the company discretionary bonus scheme £100 per month to put towards wellness activities. Annual learning & development allowance of £1,250 Free access to LinkedIn learning and Microsoft ESI learning platform Additional Information: Our company was built by looking at the world through a different lens and our culture today reflects that by encouraging you to be yourself, speak your mind, and share your opinions. We want people who want to push themselves, be part of something great, and be prepared to challenge if they think there is a better way. Collaboration sits at the heart of how we operate, it has fueled our growth enormously and our aim to be 'world class'. We want everyone to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process; if you require any additional adjustments please let us know. Visit for more information INSTANDA has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. INSTANDA does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly.
We are looking for a dynamic and driven Senior Business Analyst with a flexible approach who will be responsible for gathering, documenting, and elaborating requirements for both client-facing and internal development projects and providing client support for the INSTANDA platform. This is a client-facing role where you are expected to develop a comprehensive understanding of the INSTANDA platform. You will be a conduit between clients and developers. Full immersion in the INSTANDA platform is essential, as success in this role is directly related to gaining substantial knowledge of it. You will readily demonstrate experience of capturing technical business requirements. The ideal candidate should have an analytical mindset and excellent communication skills, to ensure the smooth delivery of our solution to our clients. The position is perfect for someone who wants to experience working for a scaling tech company and be instrumental in helping our business thrive. This is a UK-based role, primarily remote working with travel required to our London Office for monthly team meetings. This role will require occasional travel to client sites in other parts of the UK and overseas. What you will do: You will be working on complex projects with high-profile Insurance clients . Conduct interviews and workshops with our clients and stakeholders to clarify requirements. Effectively capture, understand, define and document functional and non-functional business requirements that gather the clients' key criteria and technical requirements, and align these to our commercial and technical considerations. Partner with our service delivery and engineering teams to support design and sign off potential new functionalities. Support the UAT process of the INSTANDA configuration and of new functionalities. Take a hands-on approach to troubleshooting. Essential 3+ years' experience as a Business Analyst. Core insurance knowledge is essential for this role to successfully build relationships with our clients. Experience of gathering technical business requirements. Experience of the end-to-end software delivery cycle. Extensive experience of working with development teams and external clients. Strong stakeholder management skills. Experience of Agile methodologies. Experience of process and systems analysis and experience in translating requirements into User Stories for inclusion in sprints. Confident in presenting to clients, partner organisations, and within INSTANDA. Experience of SaaS or platform technology solutions will be a distinct advantage. Benefits Competitive salary Generous 28 days holiday allowance, in addition to public holidays. For every year of service you complete, we'll give you an additional day's holiday (max. 5 days). One Dynamic Day per month on top of your holiday allowance to spend time doing the things you want to do or simply catching up with life admin. Remote & Hybrid approach varying with the nature of your role. Life cover; income protection and participation in the company pension scheme . All employees are included in the company discretionary bonus scheme. £100 per month to put towards wellness activities. Annual learning & development allowance of £1,250 and free access to LinkedIn learning and Microsoft ESI learning platforms. About Us: Our company was built by looking at the world through a different lens and our culture today reflects that by encouraging you to be yourself, speak your mind, and share your opinions. We want people who want to push themselves, be part of something great, and be prepared to challenge if they think there is a better way. Collaboration sits at the heart of how we operate, it has fueled our growth enormously and our aim to be 'world class'. We want everyone to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process; if you require any additional adjustments please let us know. Visit for more information . INSTANDA has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. INSTANDA does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a dynamic and driven Senior Business Analyst with a flexible approach who will be responsible for gathering, documenting, and elaborating requirements for both client-facing and internal development projects and providing client support for the INSTANDA platform. This is a client-facing role where you are expected to develop a comprehensive understanding of the INSTANDA platform. You will be a conduit between clients and developers. Full immersion in the INSTANDA platform is essential, as success in this role is directly related to gaining substantial knowledge of it. You will readily demonstrate experience of capturing technical business requirements. The ideal candidate should have an analytical mindset and excellent communication skills, to ensure the smooth delivery of our solution to our clients. The position is perfect for someone who wants to experience working for a scaling tech company and be instrumental in helping our business thrive. This is a UK-based role, primarily remote working with travel required to our London Office for monthly team meetings. This role will require occasional travel to client sites in other parts of the UK and overseas. What you will do: You will be working on complex projects with high-profile Insurance clients . Conduct interviews and workshops with our clients and stakeholders to clarify requirements. Effectively capture, understand, define and document functional and non-functional business requirements that gather the clients' key criteria and technical requirements, and align these to our commercial and technical considerations. Partner with our service delivery and engineering teams to support design and sign off potential new functionalities. Support the UAT process of the INSTANDA configuration and of new functionalities. Take a hands-on approach to troubleshooting. Essential 3+ years' experience as a Business Analyst. Core insurance knowledge is essential for this role to successfully build relationships with our clients. Experience of gathering technical business requirements. Experience of the end-to-end software delivery cycle. Extensive experience of working with development teams and external clients. Strong stakeholder management skills. Experience of Agile methodologies. Experience of process and systems analysis and experience in translating requirements into User Stories for inclusion in sprints. Confident in presenting to clients, partner organisations, and within INSTANDA. Experience of SaaS or platform technology solutions will be a distinct advantage. Benefits Competitive salary Generous 28 days holiday allowance, in addition to public holidays. For every year of service you complete, we'll give you an additional day's holiday (max. 5 days). One Dynamic Day per month on top of your holiday allowance to spend time doing the things you want to do or simply catching up with life admin. Remote & Hybrid approach varying with the nature of your role. Life cover; income protection and participation in the company pension scheme . All employees are included in the company discretionary bonus scheme. £100 per month to put towards wellness activities. Annual learning & development allowance of £1,250 and free access to LinkedIn learning and Microsoft ESI learning platforms. About Us: Our company was built by looking at the world through a different lens and our culture today reflects that by encouraging you to be yourself, speak your mind, and share your opinions. We want people who want to push themselves, be part of something great, and be prepared to challenge if they think there is a better way. Collaboration sits at the heart of how we operate, it has fueled our growth enormously and our aim to be 'world class'. We want everyone to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process; if you require any additional adjustments please let us know. Visit for more information . INSTANDA has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. INSTANDA does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly.