Manager, Cost Management Accountant / Business Partner

2w2 weeks ago

Scotiabank

London, GB · Full-time · £65,000 – £85,000

About this role

This role contributes to the overall success of the FP&A department covering the European and APAC regions, ensuring specific individual goals and initiatives are executed in support of the team's business strategies. Responsible for providing planning, forecasting and management reporting support to business leads across these regions.

Day-to-day responsibilities include leading the preparation and refinement of expense plans, forecasts, and forward-looking analysis, as well as delivering monthly cost reporting with clear commentary for the UK and Ireland. You will identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to assist management decision making, and promote cost discipline by identifying savings opportunities.

You will build strong relationships across business lines, support functions, and Head Office finance teams, acting as the primary finance partner to European business and Corporate Function heads. This is a high-performing, inclusive culture aligned to the Bank's values, where teamwork and collaboration are essential.

This role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement in processes, controls, and reporting frameworks, as well as support automation initiatives and project work. You will also contribute to enhancing MIS capabilities, making a tangible impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.

Requirements

Qualified Accountant or comparable experience.
Knowledge of the Bank’s financial reporting systems such as EGL, OBI and Hyperion strongly desired.
Excellent analytical skills and Excel skills including financial modelling.
Strong communication skills and proven ability to provide insightful analysis to Senior Management.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment under tight deadlines, with creative problem-solving on special projects.
Experience coordinating quarterly and annual expense planning across Front Office and Support functions.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary finance partner to European business and Corporate Function heads on all cost-related matters.
Lead preparation and refinement of expense plans, forecasts, and forward-looking analysis, identifying risks and opportunities.
Deliver monthly cost reporting for UK and Ireland with clear commentary, enhancing reporting frameworks.
Promote cost discipline, identifying savings opportunities and supporting management information.
Own TSA/SLA processes including calculation, journals, settlement, and matrix maintenance.
Drive improvements in processes, controls, and Excel tools aligned to EUC standards.
Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and risk frameworks, maintaining documentation and completing UK MIS balance sheet attestations.
Respond to business and Head Office queries in a timely and high-quality manner, providing team coverage as needed.

Benefits

Inclusive and high-performing culture aligned to the Bank’s values.
Opportunity to partner with senior business leaders across Europe and APAC.
Engagement in process improvement and automation initiatives to drive efficiency.
Support for professional development through exposure to complex financial planning and analysis.