Joanna Thornton
About Joanna Thornton
Joanna Thornton serves as a Finance Business Partner for UK & Lloyd’s Marine, Energy and Aerospace at AXA XL, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in finance roles, particularly in strategic business finance, and holds a first-class degree in Economics.
Work at AXA XL
Joanna Thornton serves as a Finance Business Partner for UK & Lloyd's Marine, Energy, and Aerospace at AXA XL, a division of AXA. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the financial strategies and operations within these specialized sectors. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Finance Business Partner for Global Aerospace at AXA XL from 2020 to 2021. Her experience at AXA XL reflects a commitment to the finance business partnering function within the insurance and reinsurance industry.
Previous Roles at XL Catlin
Before joining AXA XL, Joanna Thornton worked at XL Catlin in various finance roles. She was a Senior Finance Analyst in Strategic Business Finance from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Finance Analyst in Strategic Business Finance from 2016 to 2018. Her career at XL Catlin also included a Graduate Trainee position in Regional FP&A from 2014 to 2016 and a Finance and Accounting Internship in 2013. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in finance and strategic analysis.
Education and Expertise
Joanna Thornton holds a first-class degree in Economics, demonstrating a strong academic foundation in financial principles. She studied at The University of Birmingham, where she earned her BSc from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she pursued professional qualifications with ACCA from 2015 to 2018. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in finance business partnering, particularly in the Marine, Energy, and Aerospace sectors, underscores her expertise in these areas.
Background
Joanna Thornton's early education includes attending Dame Allan's Schools from 2004 to 2009, followed by Dame Allan's Sixth Form, where she achieved A Levels from 2009 to 2011. Her career began with various roles in finance, starting as a Finance and Accounting Intern at Catlin in 2013. Over the years, she has developed a focus on strategic business finance, with significant experience in the insurance sector, particularly at XL Catlin and AXA XL.