Operations Cost Finance Business Partner

Markerstudy Ltd; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an ambitious and innovative insurance provider as an Operations Cost Finance Business Partner. In this pivotal role, you'll deliver insightful cost analysis and reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive strategic investments and cost savings. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative environment, where your expertise will be valued. If you're a qualified accountant with strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, this role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, making it an ideal next step in your career.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in cost management.
• Ability to present complex data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to identify cost-saving opportunities and support business cases.
• Produce month-end reports with variance analysis and support budgeting processes.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Reporting

Budgeting

Advanced Excel

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Degree-Level Qualification

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

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Position: Finance Business Partner - Operations Cost

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

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

About Markerstudy Insurance Group

Markerstudy 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 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?

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Banking

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