Lead Expenses Business Partner

I am very pleased to be supporting my client in the recruitment of a Lead Expense Business Partner. This is a pivotal role working in the Senior FP&A team of a global insurance business. You will be working 2 days in the office and 3 from home. On offer is a role where can help to shape the financial outlook for the year ahead, driving strategic decisions through innovative spend management strategies and identifying opportunities to influence outcomes. A financial services background would be ideal.

Overview:

• Build strong relationships with executives and business unit leaders to understand cost challenges and provide proactive financial support aligned with strategic priorities.
• Establish continuous feedback loops with stakeholders to drive improvements in service, insight, and decision support.
• Communicate performance management insights clearly using visuals and storytelling to influence stakeholder understanding and decision-making.
• Identify performance gaps, challenge assumptions, and support stakeholders with course-correcting actions and financially informed decisions.
• Improve stakeholder financial literacy through coaching and guidance on interpreting financial data, risks, and business impact.
• Monitor leading indicators and spending trends to identify delivery risks, operational gaps, and opportunities for cost efficiencies.
• Lead the expense planning process across annual and medium-term horizons, partnering with strategy and FP&A teams to align with business objectives.
• Support the development and adoption of digital decision-support tools and dashboards, ensuring they provide actionable insights and meet stakeholder needs.

Ideal experience and expertise:

• Experience in a Senior Expense BP role
• Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• Coaching & leadership skillS
• Understanding of controls frameworks including documentation
• Experience of a deadline driven environment
• Analytical / Problem solving / Decision making
• Creativity / Innovation