Operations Cost Finance Business Partner

Markerstudy Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance operational cost analysis and reporting. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver insightful financial analysis and support strategic cost-saving initiatives. Your expertise will guide the Operations team in optimizing budgets and forecasts while ensuring high-quality reporting. The position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance remote work with essential on-site collaboration. If you are a proactive and qualified accountant with a passion for driving financial performance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Produce month-end and forecast reports with variance analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations management to track delivery of cost savings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Data Analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Cost Planning

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Degree-level Qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Location: City, Manchester

Description:

Position: Finance Business Partner - Operations Cost

Location: Manchester - Hybrid, 1 day per week on-site

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

About Markerstudy Insurance Group

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?