Melwyn Sampson

• Creating monthly management packs, aiding informed decision-making at senior level meetings.
• Played a key role in the execution of finance projects, enhancing organizational financial operations.
• Preparation and presentation of quarterly performance analysis reports directly to the CFO.
• Conducted comprehensive reviews of portfolio performance with underwriting heads to identify and assess deviations from planned outcomes.
• Engaged in regular strategic dialogues with underwriting heads to capture market trends and refine planning and forecasting assumptions.
• Communicated critical financial results to department heads, ensuring a clear understanding of their teams' financial performance.
• Managing Payroll review.
• Managed monthly expense reviews and provided status updates to department heads, supporting effective budget management.
• Developing robust financial models, resulting in improved Planning and forecasting.
• Providing strong management of finance team, meeting high-quality service standards, KPIs and deadlines.
• Liaised with budget holders with quarterly reporting to understand variances.

· Lead the IFRS 17 implementation for the PPM function.

· Collaborated with actuaries to verify IFRS 17 eligibility criteria and maintain project alignment with regulatory requirements.

· Conducted comparative analysis between IFRS 17 and IFRS 4 financial frameworks through parlour testing.

· Participated in BAU planning and forecasting activities, enhancing financial strategy development.

· Prepared and delivered Quarterly Performance Analysis (QPA) packs for executive review with the CFO and PPM head.

· Standardized monthly reporting and analysis templates, improving consistency and efficiency in financial reporting.

· Implemented internal controls and process improvements, strengthening financial governance and operational efficiency.

Actively involved in the Core system replacement project, contributing to the enhancement of financial systems and infrastructure.

· Driving the Annual Planning process, including coordination with various teams.

· Consolidating and presenting the annual Plan, Strategic Planning & Forecasting.

· Expense Planning, Market review - Research, review and analysis of competitor strategies & market dynamics.

· Building interactive dashboards

· Presenting Monthly Business Performance to region.

· Responsible for leading and driving replacement of core business application impacting FP&A activities.

· Supporting project managers on various ongoing strategic projects.

· Engaged in Financial Modelling for major business wins & opportunities.

· Working closely with Actuarial/Pricing teams to have a better understanding of pricing models.

· Led Annual Planning, team coordination, and strategic forecasting for RSA group

· Extensive analysis on the budgets of individual clients.

· Preparation of activity-based costing, profitability analysis and engagement economics.

· Transitioning the new reports and processes.

· Conducting Process refresher training to the various sub teams.

· Handling the internal projects.

· Conducting regular team meeting and addressing any challenges for the team.