Cost Business Partner

3 months ago

Chatham, United Kingdom OSB Group Full time

About the team:
We are looking for two **Cost Business Partners** to join our FP&A team. As Cost Business Partner, you will be the trusted Partner to our functional areas and management teams, supporting with cost analysis, reporting and imparting your expertise to the business to improve and streamline financial performance. Reporting directly in to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (Costs), you will have the opportunity to work closely together and deputise when needed.

This is an exciting time to join the team, as we move towards the implementation of a market leading budget and reporting system which, will change the way in which we work, and improve efficiencies across the team.

About Us:
OSB Group is a leading specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market. Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

What you will be doing:
In this role you will be involved in the development of our cost business partner support model as we implement new technology and enhance the reporting and processes that the team undertakes with the aim of increasing the value add support, understanding, challenge around cost and efficient running of our core processes such as the budgeting cycle.

Your responsibilities will include
- Take an active role in the budgeting and forecasting processes for the Group functions and develop a detailed understanding of each department’s budget and drivers of any key variances and establish controls to ensure the robustness of the cost planning process.
- Develop and complete accurate and timely monthly reporting to include variance analysis post engagement with key stakeholders to allow insight to feed into decision making. Develop and implement a set of financial Key Performance Indicators and Key Risk Indicators
- Plan and develop reporting and processes to improve staff awareness at all levels of finance and embed sound financial acumen in colleagues so they take greater budget responsibility for their own teams
- Develop and lead a continuous improvement process across your cost centre areas. Presenting metrics back in a format that is clear for finance and non-finance managers alike
- Be responsible for financial coding verification in the purchase order system Proactis to ensure correct cost allocation between opex, capex, project and GL codes and the reduction of corrective journals in the month end process.
- Be a key contributor to the Group functions in supplier cost analysis, identifying opportunities for greater cost control and efficiencies
- Ensure that processes, policies and procedures and all communications with customers incorporate current and relevant technical accounting standards, legislative and regulatory responsibilities. Document all processes and procedures to facilitate succession planning.
- Adhere to all company finance processes and adhere to necessary finance governance

In return for your commitment:
We offer a base salary of £50,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience and a competitive benefits package including:

- Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
- Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
- Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
- Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme

Could you be the one?:
We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

- CIMA qualification is essential
- Detailed knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting and variance analysis is essential
- Advanced knowledge of accounting systems is essential, Anaplan knowledge is desirable
- Advanced knowledge of the Finance Business Partner support model is essential
- Advanced excel skills are essential, dealing with large volumes of data are essential
- Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity and ability to articulate findings are essential
- Standard accounting skills are essential
- Strong skills in respect of variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting are essential
- Strong skills in respect of using finance ledger systems are essential

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

What to do next:
If this sounds like you, please send us your CV
- OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equal

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