Finance Business Partner ​/ Strategic Cost Accountant

Finance Business Partner / Strategic Cost Accountant Role Details

Job : 2533

Department: Strategic Finance - Strategic Costs Insights

Job Category: Support

Locations:

• Glasgow, GB, G2 1EH
• Leeds, GB, LS1 4AP
• Liverpool, GB, L3 1NW
• Sheffield, GB, S11 8HA

Contract: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Support the Head of Strategic Costs Insight (and wider Strategic Finance team) across a range of projects and regular reporting.

• Support the provision of high‑quality, insight‑led reporting on cost performance, efficiency opportunities, and cost impact of strategic projects
• Cost‑savings target delivery tracked against business cases/plans, with risks and variances flagged
• Identification, quantification, and communication of cost‑optimisation opportunities to decision‑makers
• Opportunities to gain direct exposure to Executive members through ongoing work
• Ability to challenge cost owners on costs incurred and delivery of savings
• Long‑term potential for more autonomous work and development of skillset and profile within the organisation
• Timely delivery of high‑quality Executive‑level cost reporting with positive stakeholder feedback
• Delivery of agreed cost‑savings targets or timely reporting on savings shortfalls
• Clear tracking and explanation of synergy realisation, including early identification and escalation of delivery risks or shortfalls

• Challenging the business on optimisation of the cost base to support strategic decision‑making – ongoing and via special projects
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively across the Finance team and wider business
• Driving continuous cost improvement aligned to corporate strategy
• Experience of synergy tracking and modelling
• Assisting with preparation of Executive‑level reporting on cost base and opportunities
• High level of attention to detail, with strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ensuring cost performance, efficiency opportunities, and financial impacts of strategic initiatives are clearly understood by senior leadership
• Strong presentation and report‑writing skills
• Ability to adjust quickly to shifting priorities and organisational change
• Working with the core Accounting team to provide Finance Business Partnering services to the business as required
• Strong financial analysis experience, ideally within FP&A, commercial finance, cost management, or strategic finance
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and turn it into clear, actionable insight
• Involvement in synergy/CTA business cases
• Ability to work on confidential cost‑optimisation projects as required

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

We offer a comprehensive remuneration package, which we review regularly, and benefits include:

• A company pension – 9% non‑contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%
• Private medical insurance – Individual on joining, family after 1 year of service
• Life assurance – 8× salary
• Company share scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible holidays – purchase up to 5 additional days
• Green Car Scheme
• Family friendly policies – enhanced family leave for parents & carers
• Study support – study days and funding for courses and qualifications
• Season travel ticket loans
• Other voluntary benefits you can choose to suit you

We’re a Disability Confident Employer (level
2) under the UK Government scheme and are committed to building a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace. If you require adjustments to apply for a role at Rathbones, please contact us at