Expense Partner

AXA UK; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is looking for a qualified accountant to manage costs and budgets effectively in Tunbridge Wells. The role involves building relationships with finance leaders, driving cost efficiency, and providing insights to support decision-making. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial services and excellent analytical skills. Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus, and extensive benefits in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Discretionary company & performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Wellbeing services & resources

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost management within financial services.
• Ability to turn complex data into clear insights.
• Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Finance Directors and provide support.
• Influence a cost-conscious mindset within the organization.
• Drive budget and forecast accuracy through leading reviews.
• Support project cost tracking and governance.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Job description

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What you’ll be doing:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance Directors and senior leaders, providing expert expense partnering support that directly impacts growth, profitability, and customer service.
• Influence leadership to embed a cost‑conscious mindset, supplementing standard reports with ad‑hoc insights and detailed analysis of the cost base.
• Oversee monthly cost forums, presenting performance against budget, risks, opportunities, and key decision points for fast‑moving functions.
• Drive budget and forecast accuracy by leading reviews, challenging assumptions, and providing clear financial insights to support accountability.
• Collaborate with teams to agree cost allocation drivers and ensure transparent, fair distribution of costs across channels, products, and activities.
• Support change portfolio governance by tracking project costs, benefits, and delivery, providing early warning of underperforming initiatives and supporting course correction.
• Lead reforecasting and reprioritisation efforts, ensuring agility in response to changing business needs and strategic prioritieswegen.
• Manage approval forums for budget adjustments, investment funding, and cost‑saving initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

What you’ll bring:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA) with proven experience in cost management, budgeting, and forecasting within financial services or insurance.
• Strong relationship builder with excellent negotiation, influencing and presentation skills, capable of engaging senior leaders confidently.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex data into clear, compelling insights that drive decision‑making.
• Business acumen and commercial awareness, with a proactive, solution‑or以及态度.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial data.
• Experience working across functions and engaging with diverse stakeholders, including finance leaders and operational managers.
• Proactive, energetic, and versatile approach with a focus on continuous improvement and value delivery.

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can выгодикость:

• Competitive annual salary.
• Discretionary company & performance‑based bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions).
• Life Assurance (up to 10 × annual salary).
• Private medical cover.
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave.
• Wellbeing services & resources.
• AXA employee discounts.

To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you haveიულאבlong‑term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to bayley.colbran@axa- noord.co.uk.

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer‑facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.