Jobs, fresher vacancy - Lead Expenses Business Partner • UK

Company: Pavilion Recruitment Solutions

UK

I am very pleased to be supporting my client in the recruitment of a Lead Expense Business Partner. This is a pivotal role working in the Senior FP&A team of a global insurance business. You will be working 2 days in the office and 3 from home. On offer is a role where can help to shape the financial outlook for the year ahead, driving strategic decisions through innovative spend management strategies and identifying opportunities to influence outcomes. A financial services background would be ideal.Overview:Build strong relationships with executives and business unit leaders to understand cost challenges and provide proactive financial support aligned with strategic priorities.Establish continuous feedback loops with stakeholders to drive improvements in service, insight, and decision support.Communicate performance management insights clearly using visuals and storytelling to influence stakeholder understanding and decision-making.Identify performance gaps, challenge assumptions, and support stakeholders with course-correcting actions and financially informed decisions.Improve stakeholder financial literacy through coaching and guidance on interpreting financial data, risks, and business impact.Monitor leading indicators and spending trends to identify delivery risks, operational gaps, and opportunities for cost efficiencies.Lead the expense planning process across annual and medium-term horizons, partnering with strategy and FP&A teams to align with business objectives.Support the development and adoption of digital decision-support tools and dashboards, ensuring they provide actionable insights and meet stakeholder needs.Ideal experience and expertise:Experience in a Senior Expense BP roleQualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA Coaching & leadership skillSUnderstanding of controls frameworks including documentationExperience of a deadline driven environmentAnalytical / Problem solving / Decision makingCreativity / Innovation