Central Costs Business Partner

Crewe Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will own the Group Cost function, leading end-to-end P&L and balance sheet reporting, forecasting, and business partnering. You will develop and mentor a team, act as a key contact for senior stakeholders, and drive process improvements across finance. You will support the annual budgeting cycle and the 5-year strategic plan while providing independent challenge to costs. This role offers impact across a fast-growing, sustainability‑focused organisation.

Pay / Benefits

Defined Contribution pension scheme
Performance bonus
Enhanced Maternity pay
Cycle to work
Electric Car Scheme
wellbeing options

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end Group Cost function including P&L and balance sheet production
Lead and develop a team to deliver high quality performance
Build relationships with senior stakeholders across central departments
Maintain robust financial models and monthly rolling forecasts
Lead annual group costs budgeting process and contribute to the 5-year strategic plan
Challenge existing finance processes, reporting, and controls
Provide proactive guidance to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies
Assist with audits, corporate tax returns and statutory queries
Contribute to ad-hoc projects aligned with strategic goals

Key requirements

Minimum 3 years in a similar finance role
Experience in a fast-growing business environment
Proven ability to enhance business performance through business partnering
Experience leading a finance team
Ability to produce board-level quality reporting and analysis
Commercial acumen with strong technical accounting skills and high attention to detail
Experience interacting across all levels and challenging non-finance stakeholders
Qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA accountant or equivalent