Strategic Finance Manager — COO Partner (Asset Ops)

LegalAndGeneral; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cardiff is looking for a Finance Manager to join their Asset Management Finance team. The role involves acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner, providing financial insights, and supporting decision-making across COO functions. Ideal candidates will have strong financial acumen, effective stakeholder communication, and expertise in financial planning. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and health care.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus plan

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare Plan

25+ days holiday

Electric car scheme

Discounts for products and services

Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.
• Experience in financial planning analysis.
• Understanding of the asset management industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance contact for COO functions.
• Deliver financial insight to support decisions.
• Develop financial models for planning and analysis.
• Monitor cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Financial planning analysis

Business partnering

Education

Relevant finance or accounting degree

Qualified accountant (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, ICAS)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

A financial services company in Cardiff is looking for a Finance Manager to join their Asset Management Finance team. The role involves acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner, providing financial insights, and supporting decision-making across COO functions. Ideal candidates will have strong financial acumen, effective stakeholder communication, and expertise in financial planning. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and health care.