Leading retail bank is currently searching for a Finance Business Partnering Lead to join their Cost Management team. This role will own the full P&L and cost base for the technology cost centre, leading a team of Finance Business Partners to provide forward-looking insight, challenge and direction.
Responsibilities:
* Full ownership of the P&L for the technology cost centre, providing clear insight, challenge and recommendations to improve performance and drive strategic outcomes.
* Leading and developing a team of Finance Business Partners to deliver high-quality forward-looking analysis, planning and decision support to senior stakeholders.
* Translating complex financial and cost information into clear, impactful narratives and options for ExCo members, Heads of Business Areas and Programme Leads.
* Lead role on strategic technology finance projects.
* Ensuring effective cost management and commercial disciplines, partnering with Procurement, Central Finance and the business to optimise spend and support strategic change.
Requirements:
* Proven experience within a finance business partnering leadership role with proven responsibility for P&L ownership.
* Financial Services experience (ideally Banking) but candidates from other regulated industries will be considered.
* Leadership & Management experience of a mid-sized team.
* Extensive experience of providing strategic insight and challenge to senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and driving measurable financial outcomes.
* Strong understanding of cost management, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, ideally supporting a technology cost base.
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
This is a unique high profile role across the bank enable strategic impact and working closely with key stakeholders including the Exco. It is therefore essential that you have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge stakeholders. The role offers a realistic career path to the Head of Cost Management role in the future. The company offers a flexible working environment with 3 days in the office.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this role so you must hold prior right to work in the UK without sponsorship.