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Senior Cost Business Partner
Leatherhead / London
Why work for us?
Competitive salary
A workplace pension scheme
Hybrid working, with collaborative days in our Leatherhead or London office
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to purchase and sell up to 5 days holiday per year (pro rata)
Private health and dental cover
Support and investment in your personal development
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
We’re hiring a Senior Cost Business Partner to join our team and create transparency within our teams financial decisions. Working closely with Operations, IT and Change you’ll help to ensure good quality and sustainable cost decisions. The role is integral to our success and will help shape our company’s targets and strategy.
What we do
Premium Credit is the leading provider of insurance premium finance and a range of annually charged services, including tax, regulatory and accountancy fees, sports season tickets, memberships and school fees in the UK and Ireland. We are a multi award winning business lending more than £4.5 billion to over 2.5 million customers through a network of almost three thousand partners- and growing.
We are a successful business with a Trustpilot rating of 4.5, a Net Promoter Score of +78, a Glassdoor rating of 4.0 and a Silver Sustainability medal.
The Role
This is an exciting time of growth for us, and we are hiring a Senior Cost Business Partner to help us continue this success. This is a great opportunity to develop a varied and rewarding career with a company that invests in, recognises and rewards its people.
Reporting to the Head of Cost Business Partnering, you’ll be responsible for Business Partnering activities within your assigned areas, becoming a trusted advisor and supporting relevant ExCo members with analysis, initiatives and presentations that will drive decisions.
You will:
Proactively identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights and recommendations
Support cost analysis and forecasting, working with business owners to forecast and track costs and headcount. You’ll also support the junior cost analyst to own and manage the forecasting and reporting tool.
Create transparency on the drivers of our budget and forecast, working with management accountants and providing commentary on actual vs forecast
Carry out analysis across several P&L lines, analysing costs to understand drivers and proactively working with functions to improve financial processes and governance.
Proactively manage risks and opportunities.
Actively take part in reporting and presentations for Executive Committee and Board
Who we are looking for
If you’re an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, able to work collaboratively with others and are looking to make a difference, this is a brilliant opportunity to advance your career to the next level with our sector-leading company. At Premium Credit, you will be supported to develop and expand your skills, knowledge and experience.
To be successful as our Senior Cost Business Partner you will hold an accounting qualification and have extensive experience within a financially controlled environment.
You’ll have advanced Excel experience with the ability to analyse and interpret data
You’re able to communicate information within PowerPoint presentations, telling the story of the data
You have the ability to network and adapt your communication to all levels of the business, developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
You will have indepth technical knowledge with professional accountancy experience, a proficiency in systems and software and the ability to generate insights
You can demonstrate an accuracy of work, promoting confidence in the FP&A team.
It would be ideal if you have experience of Anaplan or working within financial services or private backed companies.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments or accommodations for applicants, so if you need assistance or support during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form or by sending an email to [email protected]
If you are made an offer of employment you will be required to prove your eligibility to work in the UK before you start work. You must reside in the UK from the start date of this role; unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
To ensure you can work from home efficiently you will be asked to provide your internet speed at the application stage.
Senior Cost Business Partner
Leatherhead / London
Why work for us?
Competitive salary
A workplace pension scheme
Hybrid working, with collaborative days in our Leatherhead or London office
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to purchase and sell up to 5 days holiday per year (pro rata)
Private health and dental cover
Support and investment in your personal development
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
We’re hiring a Senior Cost Business Partner to join our team and create transparency within our teams financial decisions. Working closely with Operations, IT and Change you’ll help to ensure good quality and sustainable cost decisions. The role is integral to our success and will help shape our company’s targets and strategy.
What we do
Premium Credit is the leading provider of insurance premium finance and a range of annually charged services, including tax, regulatory and accountancy fees, sports season tickets, memberships and school fees in the UK and Ireland. We are a multi award winning business lending more than £4.5 billion to over 2.5 million customers through a network of almost three thousand partners- and growing.
We are a successful business with a Trustpilot rating of 4.5, a Net Promoter Score of +78, a Glassdoor rating of 4.0 and a Silver Sustainability medal.
The Role
This is an exciting time of growth for us, and we are hiring a Senior Cost Business Partner to help us continue this success. This is a great opportunity to develop a varied and rewarding career with a company that invests in, recognises and rewards its people.
Reporting to the Head of Cost Business Partnering, you’ll be responsible for Business Partnering activities within your assigned areas, becoming a trusted advisor and supporting relevant ExCo members with analysis, initiatives and presentations that will drive decisions.
You will:
Proactively identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights and recommendations
Support cost analysis and forecasting, working with business owners to forecast and track costs and headcount. You’ll also support the junior cost analyst to own and manage the forecasting and reporting tool.
Create transparency on the drivers of our budget and forecast, working with management accountants and providing commentary on actual vs forecast
Carry out analysis across several P&L lines, analysing costs to understand drivers and proactively working with functions to improve financial processes and governance.
Proactively manage risks and opportunities.
Actively take part in reporting and presentations for Executive Committee and Board
Who we are looking for
If you’re an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, able to work collaboratively with others and are looking to make a difference, this is a brilliant opportunity to advance your career to the next level with our sector-leading company. At Premium Credit, you will be supported to develop and expand your skills, knowledge and experience.
To be successful as our Senior Cost Business Partner you will hold an accounting qualification and have extensive experience within a financially controlled environment.
You’ll have advanced Excel experience with the ability to analyse and interpret data
You’re able to communicate information within PowerPoint presentations, telling the story of the data
You have the ability to network and adapt your communication to all levels of the business, developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
You will have indepth technical knowledge with professional accountancy experience, a proficiency in systems and software and the ability to generate insights
You can demonstrate an accuracy of work, promoting confidence in the FP&A team.
It would be ideal if you have experience of Anaplan or working within financial services or private backed companies.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments or accommodations for applicants, so if you need assistance or support during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form or by sending an email to [email protected]
If you are made an offer of employment you will be required to prove your eligibility to work in the UK before you start work. You must reside in the UK from the start date of this role; unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
To ensure you can work from home efficiently you will be asked to provide your internet speed at the application stage.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Cost Business Partner position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
