Full job descriptionOperations Cost Finance Business PartnerAre you a commercially minded Finance Business Partner who enjoys getting under the skin of a business, challenging the numbers and making a genuine impact?
We are a large, established UK insurance group recruiting an Operations Cost Finance Business Partner into its Finance team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and optimising a substantial operational cost base, working directly with senior leaders to influence decisions, identify efficiencies and drive financial performance.
With exposure to a large cost base, this is far more than a traditional reporting role. You’ll be a trusted partner to the business, providing the insight, challenge and commercial thinking that helps shape how the organisation operates and invests for the future.
The OpportunityWorking closely with Operations Directors, senior stakeholders and the wider Finance team, you’ll take ownership of cost analysis, planning and performance reporting across a complex, large-scale business.
You’ll have the opportunity to challenge existing ways of working, influence strategic decisions and help identify meaningful cost-saving opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
*Strategic Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with senior operational leaders, providing financial insight, constructive challenge and commercially focused advice.

*Cost Optimisation: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, develop business cases, validate potential savings and track delivery of financial benefits.

*Financial Planning & Forecasting: Support budgets, rolling forecasts and financial planning across headcount, staff and non-staff expenditure.

*Performance Analysis: Deliver insightful monthly reporting, variance analysis and KPIs, turning complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations.

*Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Provide high-quality financial information to support decision-making at Director, Executive and Board level.

*Continuous Improvement: Enhance financial models, reporting processes and business intelligence to drive better visibility, accountability and performance.

What We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for someone who combines strong financial expertise with commercial curiosity, confidence and the ability to influence stakeholders outside Finance.
You’ll ideally bring:
*A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).

*Strong financial planning, forecasting and analytical skills.

*Experience in cost management, financial performance analysis or business partnering.

*The confidence to engage with and challenge senior stakeholders, translating complex financial data into meaningful business insight.

*Excellent Excel skills and the ability to present information clearly and effectively.

*A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify opportunities rather than simply report on performance.

Experience partnering with Operations teams or managing significant cost bases would be particularly valuable.
Insurance experience would be beneficial, but we’re equally interested in candidates from other large, complex organisations who can bring fresh perspectives and strong commercial finance expertise.
Why Consider This Opportunity?This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Business Partner who wants to move beyond producing reports and play a more influential role in business decision-making.
What makes this role stand out?
*Scale and complexity: Gain exposure to a substantial operational cost base within a major UK insurance organisation.

*Real influence: Work directly with senior leaders and help shape financial and operational decisions.

*Visible impact: Identify and deliver cost efficiencies that make a measurable difference to business performance.

*Strategic exposure: Contribute to financial planning, investment decisions and reporting to senior leadership.

*Career development: Build your commercial finance expertise within a large, established organisation, with exposure across Finance and Operations.

If you’re a qualified accountant who enjoys combining analytical expertise with genuine business partnering, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.