Jobs in London - Finance Business Partner • Central London

Company: PIC

Central London

This role is part of the Expense Management Team who are responsible for the Budgeting, Financial Accounting and day to day Payment management of all expenses across the group. It is a fast-paced growing team that looks after an array of payments types and reporting to improve the expense management for the group. The role is responsible for partnering several Exco members in order to drive efficiency in their functions and help them plan for the future. The role supports our growth strategy whilst ensuring there is an appropriate level of both BAU and Project cost oversight The role holder requires the ability to effectively collaborate with Executive Committee members, Cost centre managers, suppliers, internal budget holders and PO Champions across the Company to secure their buy-in. Our Company values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role. Key responsibilities:Work with key stakeholders to produce budgets and forecasts that align to the overall company strategy, whilst providing accurate and timely data Assist functions in maintaining budgetary control Build excellent working relationships with stakeholders to ensure you are engaged on all business decisions. Use prior knowledge to aid decision making across the organisation and address challenges by coming up with new ideas Support other Finance members with cost related queries to achieve success for the function Specific accountabilities: Support the annual review of cost maintenance allocations and reserving audits Responsible for the annual budget and forecast cycles for your functions, including workforce planning, third party spend, headcount and the allocation of costs. Maintain budgetary control for your functions to ensure the Board cost and headcount targets are met. Drive efficient growth across your functions and prepare detailed business cases for new projects. Identify cost efficiencies and work with relationship owners to plan third party spend. Prepare quarterly operating review and other PowerPoint packs for our ExCo Senior Leaders, Business cases and Board slides. Support the accounts payable department resolve cost queries relating to your functions Support the annual review of cost maintenance allocations and reserving audits RequirementsKnowledge Established knowledge of budgeting and forecasting. Good working knowledge of Financial Services Industry Understanding of Life Insurance cost allocations e.g. maintenance reserves. Skills Strong communication skills Ability to persuade and influence both directly and indirectly Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment Ability to organise work to meet competing deadlines Highly organised with an excellent eye for detail Advanced knowledge of Excel Good working knowledge of PowerPoint Experience: Qualified Accountant Experience in Financial Services Industry Experience of taking a leading and proactive role in cost management initiatives (including engaging with project/program manager and key project stakeholders) BenefitsIn addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you’ll get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme and much more.