Job Description
* To analyse the Supplier Cost performance across IAG at the most granular level, identifying trends and key movements
* To work closely with the Procurement teams on GBS to understand status of savings and initiatives and risks to delivery
* To liaise with OpCo finance teams to reconcile P&L impact of initiatives, align supplier cost reporting to IAG MC and understand/analyse future risks to the cost base
* Play a key role in the financial planning process and the delivery of Supplier Cost savings across IAG and within Procurement. Including forecasting, budgeting and the strategic five-year plan
* Build good working relationships with these teams and understand both their short-term goals and longer-term objectives – act as a right business partner across the complete breadth of their activities, assessing the financial impact of decisions being taken and challenging where appropriate
* Financial control management support the Procurement Director and leadership team to manage their cost of function
* Manage the performance of the Procurement teams, setting up robust tracking of initiatives and highlighting gaps vs. plan, the output of which can be used to present to IAG MC
* Evaluate business cases for extended scope/new activities proposed for GBS; provide financial support with financial modelling; challenge and provide recommendations.
* This role is hybrid based with 3 days travel to the office
* The role requires occasional travel to other locations such as Poland and Spain
Qualifications
* University degree in Finance, Economics or equivalent
* Minimum Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) 5+ years PQE
* Financial evaluation, influencing, decision making, business acumen
* The ability to build excellent working relationships across multiple teams and locations
* Strong communication skills
* Confidence in challenging senior stakeholders when appropriate
* Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team, as circumstances require
* Business Partnering experience (even if gained outside of a business partnering role)
* Previous exposure to business cases would be beneficial
* Knowledge of Finance Operations (P2P, RTR, OTC etc.) would be an advantage
Additional Information
What we offer
* Competitive Annual Incentive Scheme
* LinkedIn Learning Platform
* Comprehensive health insurance
* Life Cover
* Generous (8%) pension plan
* Cycle2Work program
* Electric car scheme
* Exclusive shopping discounts
* Eye test voucher
* Attractive travel discounts
* Press Reader
* Plus, many more perks!