Head of Cost Business Partnering

Location London
Discipline: Finance & Strategy
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: simon@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5257
Published: 9 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join Finance team of this growing insurance group as the Head of Cost Business Partnering , based in London. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Group’s cost base. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing and implementing strategies to reduce costs, improve profitability, and enhance operational efficiency. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimising our cost control strategies. You will be responsible for analysing financial data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing initiatives to mitigate risks. Your keen analytical skills and commercial business acumen will be crucial in managing and influencing expenses across departments. You will be a key part of the Business Finance team, providing financial expertise and insight to drive performance. This role will the offer the successful candidate the opportunity to directly influence our executives, supporting them to make sound business decisions and ensure delivery of our strategy to achieve our Purpose. About the role • Leading the Cost Management team: responsible for oversight and challenge of function spend and cost control across the group. • Encourage a culture of cost control across group, emphasising its importance when interacting with business stakeholders and taking personal ownership of driving this change in behaviours across the Group. • Drive innovation and future scalability in the Cost Management team. • Identify areas of improvement across the cost management team, making sure that processes are optimised. • Act as a day-to-day contact for senior Finance and Business stakeholders for key cost management issues, in support of the Finance Business Partners. • Provide financial leadership, relevant insight, and challenge in determining and delivering the strategic cost strategies. About you • Qualified Accountant • Excellent communication skills, both face-to-face and report writing including the ability to present complex information clearly and accurately. • Significant cost control experience including a solid understanding and appreciation of best practice in this area in peer organisations. • Strong leadership skills and a proven ability to shape, lead and successfully manage teams. • Proven track record of delivering process improvement and value-add insight.