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Responsible for the delivery of cost reporting for third party Cost Management Unit's (CMU) along with managing and undertaking analysis of the cost base and ensuring effective financial control. Manage planning for third party CMU costs and work with CM&P to control the cost base and help identify opportunities to reduce costs and risks to delivering the cost target.
Job Summary:
Ability to produce, interpret and evaluate information and make authoritative recommendations
Detailed technical knowledge required of accounting standards and practices
Ability to lead discussions with key stakeholders and therefore a wide variety of experience is essential
Co-ordinate the intercompany reconciliation process providing support and challenge to team members
Review weekly spend requests summarised by the team and challenge when appropriate
Manages multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively and influence top management
Ability to think conceptually, creatively and without precedents in order to continually develop functional area
Ability to coach, mentor and manage other senior professionals and manage the knowledge base of the functional area
Key Accountabilities
Reporting
Ensure MIS utilised to report third party CMU costs
Manage preparation of monthly cost reports by CMU to agreed quality requirements and timescales
Interpret actual performance compared to targets and provide clear and concise explanations for any variances
Analysis & Forecasting
Proactively analyse and review CMU / Divisional costs advising senior management of areas requiring focus / detailed review
Manage development of cost forecasts for CMUs / Divisions and input into the monthly risks and opportunities schedule
Drive improvements in the control and visibility around Group outsourcing and improve understanding of charging and payment strategy
Lead analysis of weekly PIF submissions and prepare report for Head of Costs one day in advance of the meeting
Manage preparation of ad-hoc analysis for senior Finance mgt / Business / EXCO
Ensure appropriate data sources, processes and controls are in place for the needs of the business
Work with Cost Planning & Analysis Manager and CM&P in co-ordinating the planning process
Support three year and annual business planning process
Management
Ensure people management practices are fully adhered to and team is well resourced with sufficient well trained and well motivated and capable individuals
Stakeholder Management
Support Cost Planning & Analysis Manager / Head of Costs / FMT / EXCO through analysis
Manage stakeholders throughout the business in terms of budget support to the agreed level, resolving issues
Work with CM&P, and act as a independent challenge
Process & Control
Ensure full compliance with AORP
Work with the business to ultimately stop late posting of journals
Accountability for managing the month end processes for 3rd party CMU costs
Accountability for maintaining an effective financial control and ensuring all Balance Sheet / Inter Company reconciliations are carried out on a regular monthly basis and that all postings are authenticated or where corrective action is taken prior to their submission to Financial Control
Ensure MI development processes are efficient, controlled, documented
Design and implement changes to enhance current processes to meet changing needs of the business
Identify process developments within CMU / Division cost reporting aimed at improving efficiency and relevance of cost MI
Manage the intercompany reconciliation process ensuring best practise and efficiencies are embedded across the team where applicable.
Project Management
Ensure full implementation of MIS into BAU reporting and analysis processes
Support integration of A&L cost reporting
Support implementation of the new Corporate SAP system
Support change projects within the cost team
Reference: 744172 |
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Bachelors
Accounting cert. (ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
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10 years + |
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English : Speak / Write Fluently
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open-ended |
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unspecified |
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EU National |
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Midlands Leicester |
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Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
Experience of people management, including performance management and application of HR policy
Coaches and mentors individuals within the team
Experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with Senior Managers, within and outside Finance through personal credibility and delivery of results
Significant experience in a financial management role in financial services
In-depth understanding of all areas of Finance
Sound financial services/broad business knowledge
Ability to interpret and evaluate information
Manage multiple, conflicting interests and deadlines
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentational skills
Confident in developing complex spreadsheets and data modelling.
Ability to meet tight deadlines in order to meet demands of the business
Excellent report writing skills
PC application skills - Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to negotiate and challenge requirements and deadlines with colleagues at all levels
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
Articulate and numerate with a strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate reporting within tight and fluid timescales and deadlines
Ability to consistently deliver exceptional results via the management of a high calibre, highly motivated team
Strong relationship management, influencing and negotiation skills
Exceptional analytical and commercial skills
Creative and open to new ideas
Self directed and motivated
Act as a key member of the Cost management team and contribute to management discussions / decision-making |
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Santander is one of the UK's leading personal financial services companies and one of the largest providers of mortgages and savings in the UK. |
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Santander
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