Finance Business Partner (Cost)

About UsGallagher isn't just a company; it's a global community driven by shared values and an unyielding commitment to excellence. With over 49,000 passionate professionals, we are the architects of the future, designing customized solutions to protect businesses and fuel their extraordinary growth. As a member of our team, you'll experience empowerment, creativity, and the exhilarating journey of making a real difference in the lives of our clients. Join us and become part of a story that transforms aspirations into reality.We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.OverviewWe are seeking a Cost Busines Partner to join our growing Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and analyzing all operating costs for the Pen Underwriting business, ensuring robust cost management and governance.Your main objective will be to provide timely and accurate cost reporting to senior stakeholders, including the Chief Financial Officer and Manding Directors. This will involve conducting detailed analysis of costs & dentifying areas for improvement.ResponsibilitiesAssist the Senior Finance Business Partner in the oversight of operating expenditure incurred within the Pen trading divisionPerform meaningful analysis and reporting of all OPEX and compensation costs, providing detailed feedback to key divisional stakeholders on their spend/costsLiaise with wider Finance teams to understand and challenge central cost allocationsWork with key stakeholders to measure the productivity of each business area within the divisionPerform regular review and challenge of cost allocation methodology to ensure appropriateProvide support and reporting as part of the division's M&A trackingProvide support as required for the annual budgeting processPerform cost forecasting working with key stakeholdersAssistance and support in response to external and internal audit requestsLiaising with Finance Business Partners and other departments out with Management Accounts team to provide support for queries as they ariseBuild relationships within the Pen division, and across other teamsEnsure SOX requirements are fully metQualificationsQualifed Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA or equivalent)Experience gained within a SOX and regulatory/control based environment highly desirable.US GAAP experience - highly desiable.Ability to priority manage and adhere to deadlinesStrong analysis skillsStrong organisational/influencing skillsAbility to adapt to changeEligible to work in the UKAdditional InformationOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' 5 more daysDefined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute toLife insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10xIncome protection, we'll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top upHealth cash plan or Private medical insuranceOther benefits include:Three fully paid volunteering days per yearEmployee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discountShare incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase planCritical illness coverDiscounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationallySeason ticket loanAccess to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchaseEmergency back-up family careAnd many more...We value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don't worry, we're here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with #####. If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a callback, leaving details, so we get in touch.Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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