EMEA Cost Controller (Associate)

LGBT Great; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura in London is seeking an EMEA Cost Controller at Associate level within the Finance department. You will oversee the production of monthly Global Investment Spend and related MI, acting as a business partner across transformation initiatives and senior stakeholders to deliver clear cost insights.

The role emphasizes delivering high‑quality analysis of the cost base, supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, and driving reporting improvements through governance packs and analytics for

Responsibilities

• Manage production of monthly Global Investment Spend and related MI
• Act as a business partner to transformation office and other stakeholders across the firm
• Provide insightful data analysis to understand the underlying cost base and drivers of budget variances
• Support the annual budgeting and forecast cycle
• Various ad-hoc tasks including responding to data queries, creating one-off MI, maintaining governance packs
• Contribute new ideas for fresh analysis, process improvements, and better use of technology
• Set up and lead improvements in reporting processes and analytics for regional and global investments
• Manage production of monthly MI for regional technology and operations cost base, overseeing offshore accounting support
• Provide management reporting by analysis of complex financial data and presenting findings clearly

Job description

Job Title: EMEA Cost Controller

Corporate Title: Associate

Department: Finance

Location: London

Company overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department overview

EMEA Cost Management Analytics (CMA) is a team of specialists leading financial analysis, and analytics, contributing as a member of the EMEA Finance team to the success of the firm. The EMEA Finance department is a collaborative environment with a strong conduct and risk culture. The CMA team is ideal for individuals interested in looking to: enhance their expertise and capabilities; be a trusted partner; be involved in leading financial discussions with the business/senior management; uphold the highest standards of compliance; and take the next step in their career.

The Cost Management & Analytics team are responsible for helping to drive cost efficiency through the analysis and MI reporting of the Nomura Group’s expense base, including global investment expenditure and subsequent returns.

Role description

• Two elements to this role that require overlapping / complimentary skills
• Manage production of monthly Global Investment Spend, and any related benefits, tracking MI and underlying analytical schedules
  • Act as a business partner to transformation office and other stakeholders across the firm
  • Provide insightful data analysis in order to deliver high quality understanding of the underlying cost base and drivers of budget variances
  • Support the annual budgeting and forecast cycle
  • Various ad-hoc tasks, including: responding to data queries from stakeholders, creation of one-off MI, maintenance of governance packs
  • Contribute new ideas for fresh analysis, improvement of process and for making better use of technology
  • Set up and lead on improvements in reporting processes and analytics for both regional and global investments
• Broader cost advisory role - Specifically relating to but not limited to the Group CAO division
  • Manage production of monthly MI
  • Manage full financial management of regional technology and operations cost base, overseeing offshore support in accounting and booking technology and operations expense
  • Provide management reporting by analysis complex financial data and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer