Operations Cost Finance Business Partner

Vermelo RPO; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking insurance provider as a Finance Business Partner, where you'll play a vital role in cost analysis and reporting. This position offers the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders, providing insights that drive strategic investments and cost savings. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll thrive in an environment that values your contributions and supports your career growth. Enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits while making a real impact in a dynamic team setting.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations management to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Produce month-end and forecast reports with variance analysis.
• Support budgeting and rolling forecasts for staff and non-staff costs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data Analysis

Business Partnering

Cost Planning

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Degree-level Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Position: Finance Business Partner -Operations CostLocation:Manchester - Hybrid, 1 day per week on-siteContract Type: Permanent, Full-time

About Markerstudy Insurance GroupMarkerstudy Insurance Group is one of the UK’s leading insurance providers, renowned for innovation, growth, and a people-first approach. With a diverse portfolio of brands and products, we’re committed to delivering outstanding service and creating value for our customers and partners. Join us and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking business where your skills will make a real impact.

The RoleAs 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?At Markerstudy, we offer more than just a job — we offer a chance to grow your career in a collaborative, ambitious environment. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a real difference to the business.