Cost Business Partner - IT & Programmes

The Group FP&A Costs team work with OSB stakeholders to set robust budgets, provide accurate forecasting and monitor spend throughout the year. This is an exciting time to join the OSB Group as we modernise our systems and processes, your role will add valuable input into to the work we are doing., We are looking for a proactive, dynamic finance professional with a proven track record to join us as Cost Partner - IT & Programmes, to support the business in utilising their resources in the most effective way., 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. Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme. What you will be doing: In this role, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of our cost business partner support model as we implement new technology and enhance reporting and processes. Your responsibilities will include…

• Maintaining cost trackers to monitor spend, forecast accurately and balance back to group budgets.
• Post month end entries to ensure accounts are up to date, accurate and provide a clear picture of in month cost activity.
• Working with IT stakeholders to develop clearly defined budgets, challenging assumptions to ensure the budget is robust and in line with both stakeholder expectations and business targets.
• Supporting monthly reporting and proactively running stakeholder meetings to present and discuss the results.
• Supporting the monthly reforecasting process for IT BAU and Modernisation programme cost bases, embedding any new information and flagging emerging risks to the annual budget.
• Developing and leading a continuous improvement process across your cost centre areas and presenting metrics to business.
• Liaising with key stakeholders to validate purchase orders in Proactis, ensuring accurate coding and cost allocation between Opex and Capex, reducing the need for corrections during 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.
  
  Previous work experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar role
• Strong knowledge of IT BAU expenses and costing (Infrastructure, Services and Projects)
• ACCA, CIMA or ACA part qualified
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• The ability to prioritise the needs of a range of stakeholders, using your knowledge and data to influence decision making to drive efficiencies
  
  The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market., OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.
As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don't stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress. Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work.

We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £55,000 - £60,000 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
• Maternity & Adoption Leave - Occupational Maternity/Adoption Pay provided at 100% of salary for the first 26 weeks.
• Paternity Leave - 8 weeks of paid leave to be taken within 12 months of birth or adoption.
• 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