Finance Business Partner – Cost

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Analysis & Modelling: Run and maintain complex cost allocations, perform variance analysis, and recommend cost efficiencies through critical analysis of direct and indirect costs.
• Financial Reporting: Take end-to-end ownership of Statutory (HFM) and Regulatory (Bank of England) reporting, including variance commentary and promotion.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Compile annual budgeted numbers and monthly forecasts, including the management of the cost model tool and input into HFM.
• Control & Risk Management: Design and implement financial controls and processes to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and validity of financial reporting.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Establish productive partnerships with regional and group finance teams, advising on headcount allocation and responding to stakeholder analysis requirements.
• Process Optimisation: Identify and implement process improvements through the automation of manual activities and management of finance-related projects.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Professional Qualification: Must hold an ICAEW, ACCA, CA(SA), CIMA, or CFA qualification.
• CIB Experience: Proven experience in a finance role within a regulated Corporate and Investment Banking environment.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel knowledge and a strong understanding of costing, budgeting, and financial modelling.
• Accounting Knowledge: Expertise in technical accounting standards relevant to costs, such as IFRS16 (lease accounting) and IAS36 (Value in use).
• Group Structures: Understanding of tax and transfer pricing principles within multi-jurisdictional group legal structures.
• Systems: Experience with ERP systems is essential, while knowledge of Oracle Fusion and HFM is highly advantageous.

Core Competencies

The successful candidate will be a proactive and resilient team player with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. You must be able to prioritise effectively in a deadline-driven environment and communicate effectively to influence win-win agreements across the business.

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