Senior Opex Finance Partner - Remote & Strategic Impact

Version 1; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Senior Operating Expenditure Business Partner to manage operating expenses strategically. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and working with senior stakeholders to drive cost efficiency. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with 4-5 years' experience in expense management and excellent communication skills. Competitive benefits include flexible working arrangements and performance-related profit share.

Benefits

Quarterly profit share

Flexible working

Pension plan

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• 4-5 years PQE in expense management, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Experience working directly with cost centre owners for budget planning.
• Ability to communicate financial performance to non-financial partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to key finance and business stakeholders.
• Prepare and present expense reports to senior management.
• Review actual expenses against budgets and identify variances.
• Develop financial models to support expense management.

Skills

Expense management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Financial software

Job description

A technology services provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Senior Operating Expenditure Business Partner to manage operating expenses strategically. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and working with senior stakeholders to drive cost efficiency. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with 4-5 years' experience in expense management and excellent communication skills. Competitive benefits include flexible working arrangements and performance-related profit share.