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Lead Finance Business Partner (4828)

What do we offer you?

We have a hybrid working model, where you can work 60% from home, with the rest of your time being flexibly based at our brand new, sustainable head office in Leeds city centre, just 5 minutes' walk from the train station.

We offer a competitive rewards package including:

  • Car allowance of £6,700
  • 30 days holiday, plus holiday purchase scheme
  • Up to 15% colleague bonus
  • Matched pension contributions up to 10%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Development opportunities and volunteering days

Our friendly, supportive culture will help you be the best you can be — now and in the future. 

About the role

This is a newly created role within our Financial Planning division to lead the management, analysis and control of the Society's overall cost base and transformation spend. This is your opportunity to make a real difference by driving commercial insight and a disciplined approach to cost optimisation and investment decisions by understanding and keeping abreast of developments within the Society, the financial services sector and other organisations.

You will business partner the Chief Operating Officer, providing insight, challenge and analytical support for divisional strategic initiatives, including technology transformation. You will also lead the Finance Business Partner and Costs teams to ensure a first-class experience, enabling senior leaders to make informed commercial decisions, manage their expense budgets and drive agreed efficiency savings.

What will you bring to the role?

We're looking for a qualified accountant, with:

  • A comprehensive knowledge of the financial services industry & technology, with an intuitive understanding of economic principles
  • Experience at a senior level in the Financial Services sector
  • The ability to contribute innovative ideas to improve the performance of the Society's cost base.
  • The ability to manage and motivate colleagues at all levels
  • The ability to communicate and influence at all levels

Why choose Leeds Building Society?

Our business is centred around community, people and society. We're embarking on an exciting period of growth and transformation and have ambitious plans, which are guided by our strong foundations and financial security. We love to give our colleagues the opportunity to thrive, encouraging them to take on challenges that meet the needs of our current and future members. 

Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our three-star Best Companies accreditation in 2022. This is the highest rating and recognises our ‘world-class' levels of engagement.

Leeds Building Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us.

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Documents
  • Lead Cost Business Partner JD Final.pdf (0.82 MB)

 
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Head Office - Sovereign Street (Leeds)
26 Sovereign Street, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 4BJ
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  • Branch/Department:
    Planning Decision Support & Cost
  • Location:
    Head Office - Sovereign Street (Leeds)
  • Contract Type:
    Permanent
  • Salary:
    c£77K
  • Vacancy Working Pattern:
    Hybrid working arrangements
  • Hours per week:
    35
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Benefits

Annual bonus scheme
Private medical insurance
Pension
Bonus flex
Car Allowance
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  • "The learning culture empowers colleagues to manage their own development opportunities" - Mamoona

  • "The thing I enjoy most about my role is the people that I deal with. I lead a team of finance business partners, which means we work collaboratively across the organisation. I enjoy working with a very diverse range of people" - Fraser

  • "We are a community built on mutual respect and treating people fairly"" - Beverley

  • "I guess the main thing I enjoy is the flexibility that we have. We move constantly from one challenge to the next. The business is scaling very very quickly and brings a lot of interesting opportunities. I think that's what I'm really enjoying about it, no day feels the same" - Mark

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