Senior Finance Business Partner - UK Opex

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Finance Business Partner - UK Opex About this role As Senior Finance Business Partner for UK Opex you will get tons of freedom, the opportunity to put your own stamp on things as well as exposure to lots of Senior stakeholders in the business. You and your team of two Finance Business Partners will own the relationship, reporting and budgeting / outlook for all of our Direct costs and Staff Groups (c.£130M annual spend including Operations, Marketing & Analytics, HR and WorkPlace Solutions)  It’s a really varied role where you will be the trusted deputy of the Head of UK Opex, own relationships with senior stakeholders as well as leading and developing your own team. There will be plenty of opportunity to get involved in Finance activity that impacts the entire Business as well as supporting on project work with exposure to the UK CFO and wider Leadership team We expect you and your team to be the voices of Finance within your business areas and provide effective support and objection as well as expertise. What you’ll do Partner with key stakeholders in the business to produce monthly Outlook and Annual Budget reports ensuring that any risks or opportunities are effectively communicated and understood Work in partnership with senior stakeholders to drive sustainable cost efficiencies for the business and ensure any investment is optimised Ensure all month end activity is completed in an accurate and timely manner Identify and take ownership for developing process improvements Carry out regular 10/10s and development reviews with your team to nurture their personal and professional development Develop the next generation of finance talent within the finance department Deputise for the Head of UK Opex when required What we’re looking for Finance professional with recognised accountancy qualifications, post qualification experience in a relevant role and ideally with experience in the financial services industry You’ll need strong Business Partnering skills, in particular the ability to quickly build relationships and interact effectively with senior stakeholders The skills to confidently and accurately talk about your business areas and answer questions Strong collaboration, communication and influencing skills Ideally an experienced manager and coach, but don’t be put off if this has not been through formal line management Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and will be based in our Nottingham offices. We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working model - one that creates the opportunity to work in your own way, but also provides great spaces for in-person collaboration.   Our core in-the-office days are Tuesday to Thursday, but they aren't mandatory - you’ll be led by your team, the type of work you do and of course your preferences. Many of our team have flexible working patterns so we’re open to discuss flexible working arrangements with you.   You can read more about the full announcement from our Founder and CEO Rich Fairbank here: Update on CapitalOne.com We are committed to creating a level playing field and seek to create teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve.  We’d love to hear from you if you identify with a typically under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women and ethnic minority candidates. What’s in it for you Bring us all this - and you’ll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected]   All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. 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