Operations Cost Finance Business Partner
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Position: Finance Business Partner - Operations Cost
Location: Manchester - Hybrid, 1 day per week on-site
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
About Markerstudy Insurance Group
Markerstudy Insurance Group is one of the UK’s leading insurance providers, renowned for innovation, growth, and a people-first approach. With a diverse portfolio of brands and products, we’re committed to delivering outstanding service and creating value for our customers and partners. Join us and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking business where your skills will make a real impact.
The Role
As an Operations Cost Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in delivering best-in-class cost analysis, reporting, and planning across the Markerstudy Group, with a focus on Operations. You will provide senior stakeholders and directors with timely, accurate insights into the cost base and strategic investments, while working closely with the Operations team to identify, validate, and deliver cost savings.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the Operations management team to identify and develop opportunities, support business case creation, and track delivery.
* Produce high-quality month-end and forecast reports with clear commentary and variance analysis.
* Use KPIs to challenge and improve business cost performance.
* Support budgeting and rolling forecasts, covering FTE, staff, and non-staff costs.
* Act as a trusted business partner to stakeholders and directors across the Group.
* Work alongside the Finance team to ensure consistency and shared knowledge.
* Provide ad hoc analysis and investigate cost performance issues to improve business intelligence.
* Partner with the Controllership team on month-end results, journals, and accruals.
About You
* Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
* Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills, including with non-finance stakeholders.
* Ability to distil complex data into clear, actionable insights.
* Skilled at working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
* High integrity and credibility with senior leadership.
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
* A proactive team player with a self-starting attitude.
Desirable
* Previous experience in business partnering and cost planning, ideally within Operations.
* Degree-level qualification.
Why Join Us?
At Markerstudy, we offer more than just a job — we offer a chance to grow your career in a collaborative, ambitious environment. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a real difference to the business.
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