Cost Operations Manager - Finance Ops & Automation (FTC)

L G; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Healthcare Plan

At least 25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Discounts

Flexible working options

Job summary

Legal & General is seeking a Cost Operations Manager on a fixed-term contract to lead the cost accounting function across multiple business areas in Cardiff. This role blends people leadership with technical finance expertise to improve efficiency, automation and control.

You will oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and drive process improvements while building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and development of teams.
• Experience in cost management activities: allocation, planning, forecasting, approvals, reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a cost operations team with clear direction.
• Build relationships with business partners and stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Maintain robust financial controls, cost postings and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

Legal & General is seeking a Cost Operations Manager on a fixed-term contract to lead the cost accounting function across multiple business areas in Cardiff. This role blends people leadership with technical finance expertise to improve efficiency, automation and control.

You will oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and drive process improvements while building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring high-quality outputs.