Finance Business Partner - Cost Accounting

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified financial reporting professional to join an investment bank as the Finance Business Partner focusing on cost accounting. This role combines financial control, business partnering, cost optimisation and strategic analysis, providing significant exposure to senior stakeholders and business decision-making.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established international banking institution operating within a regulated environment. They offer a collaborative culture, strong stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to contribute to key finance initiatives that support business growth and performance

Description

You will be responsible for leading and managing all cost accounting activities and reporting processes and have full ownership of the cost accounting and financial reporting, delivering insights to stakeholders. This would suit someone who is looking for a broad and varied role and includes:

Managing month-end financial close and reporting processes
Delivering budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Producing insightful management information and cost analysis
Managing complex cost allocations and recharges
Supporting statutory and regulatory reporting processes
Maintaining and enhancing financial controls and reporting frameworks
Identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies and process improvements
Leading finance-related projects, system enhancements and automation initiatives
Building strong relationships across finance, operations, HR and business teams
Supporting strategic decision-making through high-quality financial insight and modelling

Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

Accountancy Qualification in ACA, CA, CIMA or ACCA
A strong background in accounting, ideally within Banking or Financial Services sector.
Solid financial reporting experience, ideally cost accounting
Stakeholder management with excellent communication skills to work effectively with various teams.
Able to interpret complex financial data and provide clear recommendations.
A proactive, problem-solving approach to challenges.
Preference is for candidates who have completed training in Audit before moving into IndustryJob Offer

Competitive salary range + Discretionary Bonus
Comprehensive benefits package including generous pension
Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
Career development opportunities within the organisation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed