Operations Cost Finance Business Partner

Markerstudy Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Cost Finance Business Partner to enhance cost analysis and reporting across its operations. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders to provide insights into the cost base and strategic investments, while also identifying opportunities for cost savings. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong communication skills and the ability to simplify complex data into actionable insights. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and offers a supportive culture, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to simplify complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost analysis and reporting across the Group.
• Collaborate with Operations to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Produce month-end and forecast reports with variance analysis.

Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Data Analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Business Partnering

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Degree-level Qualification

Job description

Operations Cost Finance Business Partner

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Job Details

• Type: Permanent
• Salary: Competitive
• Location: City, Manchester (Hybrid, 1 day onsite)

About Markerstudy Insurance Group

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The Role

As an Operations Cost Finance Business Partner, you will deliver cost analysis, reporting, and planning across the Group, focusing on Operations. You will provide senior stakeholders with insights into the cost base and strategic investments, and work with the Operations team to identify and deliver cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations to identify opportunities, support business cases, and track delivery.
• Produce month-end and forecast reports with commentary and variance analysis.
• Use KPIs to challenge and improve cost performance.
• Support budgeting and rolling forecasts for FTE, staff, and non-staff costs.
• Act as a trusted partner to stakeholders and directors.
• Work with Finance to ensure consistency and share knowledge.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and investigate cost issues.
• Partner with Controllership on month-end results, journals, and accruals.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to simplify complex data into insights.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• High integrity and credibility with senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Proactive team player with a self-starting attitude.

Desirable

• Experience in business partnering and cost planning, preferably in Operations.
• Degree-level qualification.

Why Join Us?

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