Finance Business Partner

1 week ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Aldermore Bank PLC Full time

The Vacancy

Let us tell you a bit about us We're Aldermore - the award-winning bank, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With our range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we're backing more people to go for it. We thrive by saying "yes" to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their startups; we give first-timers a leg-up onto the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers chose Motonovo Finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorbike. This is where you come in. We are on a journey. A journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose. Let us tell you a bit about the opportunity This role presents an exciting opportunity to join Aldermore's Cost Business Partnering Team - an integral part of the Group's Finance function and one which offers fantastic learning and growth potential. Reporting to the Senior Cost Business Partner, this role will support the Group's Central Functions where you will be supporting the business by delivering impactful commercial insight to support decision making and ensuring Aldermore achieves its strategic objectives. This role will suit an individual who thrives in a challenging and changing environment and is passionate about supporting the business make great commercial decisions. The role will be based in either of our Reading or London offices however, you will be able to work a blend of both home and office each week. What will your day look like?
  • Building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Producing detailed cost and headcount forecasts by working closely with the business translating their strategy into financial plans.
  • Providing explanations for cost variances against plan through a detailed understanding of business and cost drivers.
  • Supporting the Business to optimise operations and drive financial performance.
  • Clearly presenting 'the story' to a range of stakeholders and contribute to ExCo and Board packs.
What do we expect from y ou
  • Several years' experience in a Cost Business Partnering role
  • Experience of developing meaningful relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders whilst providing independent review and challenge.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with proven experience of being able to produce and present complex financial information concisely.
  • Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills.
  • A strong team player, self-motivated, proactive and able to use own initiative to formulate own ideas and opinions.
  • Experience in a fast-paced and agile environment with the ability to look for efficiencies and implement new processes as the business evolves.
What can you expect from us?
  • A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers.
  • A growing organisation that means there's lots of opportunities to progress
  • A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
  • And of course, you will be rewarded competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.
Still curious? Join us and we'll make the same promises to you as a colleague, as we do to each of our customers. We're committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. We welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks. The Company We champion equality by supporting the exceptions to the rule and getting finance to where it's needed. We lend the money people save with us, to people who want to get on in life; build businesses and create employment, buy property for people to live and work in, and purchase vehicles to move families and goods around. Behaviour Framework Our behavioural framework underpins our purpose and strategic drivers, as it outlines the behaviours we need to demonstrate in order to succeed. Where our strategic drivers (Stay Ahead Propositions, Relationships That Last and Progressive Platform) outline what we need to do to succeed, our behaviours guide us in how. In your second interview, we'll ask you to talk through some examples where you've demonstrated these behaviours in your previous roles. The Benefits As you would expect, we offer a competitive basic salary and reward package, and you'll also benefit from our commitment to investing in your professional development throughout your journey with us. Benefits vary across the business depending on the role you do, but these will give you an idea of what to expect: Your Company Benefits
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Aviva Digital GP
  • Bus And Tram Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Eyecare Voucher & Display Screens/Desk Set-Up
  • Flu Jab Vouchers
  • Group Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Metrolink Annual Pass & Clipper Ticket
  • Microsoft Discounts
  • Private Medical Insurance Shopping Discounts
  • Toothfairy
  • Your Workplace Pension
  • Hybrid Working
Benefits You Can Choose
  • Critical Illness
  • Cycle To Work
  • Dental Insurance
  • Give As You Earn
  • Government Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
  • Octopus Electric Vehicles
  • Save Our Planet
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Spouse Or Partner Life Assurance
  • Technology
  • Wearable Technology
  • Wellbeing App
  • Will Writing
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