AddressAbout The Role
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours
Location: Head Office, Nottingham (hybrid working, 2 days a week onsite)
Salary: £45000 - £60000
We have an exciting opportunity to join The Nottingham Building Society as a Finance Business Partner!!
In this integral role, you'll collaborate closely with key stakeholders, providing financial insights and guidance to drive informed decision-making in relation to cost and Investment.
You will lead the cost budgeting and forecasting process across both administrative and Investment expenditure, partnering with stakeholders across the Society you will provide insight and guidance as a subject matter expert to achieve the right outcomes for the Society.
With a focus on innovation and growth, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a purposeful organisation committed to doing the right thing by our customers, colleagues and our community.
Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing as a Finance Business Partner at The Nottingham –
- Co-ordinate the achievement of the Society’s cost targets and business efficiencies.
- As an SME, recommend approaches to cost control and efficiency, utilising cost benchmarking studies to achieve efficiencies.
- Lead the reporting framework to budget holders on payroll, non-payroll, capital and project costs.
- Maintain the cost analysis of the channel profitability model to support the strategic view of the Society.
- Partner with key stakeholders and provide financial insight, analysis and appropriate challenge of stakeholders in support with delivery of the Society’s financial performance.
- Lead on the management of the Project Expenditure Plan presenting the latest position to relevant stakeholders and committees.
- Partner with the Change team to provide cost analysis for all projects, ensuring the cost / benefits of the project are embedded within the budgeting process.
- Influence good cost management behaviours across the business and drive for continuous improvement.
About you: -
We are looking for a qualified accountant, with strong data, excel and modelling skills. You will have experience of cross-functional working and building strong relationships with the ability to present data to stakeholders in a clear, concise and digestible way
You will be personable and commercial, demonstrating a drive for best practice standards and continuous improvement. As a Finance Business Partner it is essential for this individual to have exceptional relationship building skills to work with stakeholders across the business at all levels, including Executives on a day-to-day basis.
Reward & Benefits: -
- A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, Medicash healthcare scheme, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme (buy up to 5 days) and enhanced family leave
- Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations
- Flexible and hybrid working to encourage a work life balance, we want you to be at your best inside and outside of work
- A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by their colleagues and our customers
- A strong sustainability agenda – we’re continually finding new ways to be kinder to the environment by reducing our carbon footprint
- We’re passionate about giving back to the communities in which we serve as well as supporting local charities as part of the Samuel Fox Foundation. One of the many ways you can get involved is to use the 2 days per year paid leave to volunteer for causes or charities that are important to you
- Your health and wellbeing is our priority, we encourage this through a suite of support resources, including a team of trained mental health first aiders
Embracing Diversity Together: -
We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers.
Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers.
We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.
About Us
We are a mutual, which means we don’t have shareholders. Instead, we’re owned by our members and use our money to do good, investing in our community, responsible causes, and – well, you. So, we’re always striving to do the right thing for our team, communities and members.
Although our history spans over 170 years, our purpose of helping our members save, plan for and protect their financial futures is enduring. At The Nottingham Building Society, we are dedicated to overcoming obstacles and turning challenges into opportunities. At the heart of our mission is our unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and building better futures by helping our customers achieve the significant milestone of owning their own home.
