Finance Manager – Global Cost in London

Please note this position is based in London and the successful candidate’s contractual location will be London; other locations cannot be considered.

About Us

At Aviva Investors, our expertise is in matching the right investment approach to each client’s unique needs. As the global asset management business of Aviva plc, we bring together our broad investment capabilities to deliver client-focused solutions worldwide. Managing £253 billion in assets, our 1,000‑strong team across nine countries is brilliantly connected, collaborative, and focused on delivering outcomes that truly matter. Working together and acting responsibly are central to how we operate. We take time to understand what our clients want to achieve and design solutions that last - strengthening every portfolio with diverse perspectives and integrated thinking. Our long track record in sustainable investing reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for clients and communities alike.

Everyone at Aviva Investors plays a part in creating an exceptional client experience. With the scale and influence to make a real difference, we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and you’ll find an inclusive, supportive environment where your contribution is valued, high performance is recognised, and you’re empowered to shape your development.

We are recruiting for a Global Cost, Finance Manager to join our team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the Aviva Investors Finance team focused on global cost management. This role would suit a qualified accountant who has a passion for cost control and providing insights to help drive the business forward.

Finance at Aviva Investors is about more than numbers – it’s about shaping the business, driving performance, and unlocking growth. Whether your expertise lies in financial reporting, strategic planning, business performance, or corporate development, you’ll help ensure financial strength, operational excellence, and the delivery of long-term value.

A bit about the role:

The global cost team are responsible for the reporting, analysis and challenge of the Aviva Investors cost base (staff & non-staff cost). The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of our monthly cost numbers including incentives with a focus on both the P&L and Balance sheet. The role involves an understanding of drivers behind cost forecasts and identifying emerging risks and opportunities. Another key part of the role is driving continuous improvement in our Finance processes and realising efficiencies. The candidate will work closely with our Finance offshore team, and other Finance and Business stakeholders.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience supporting the month‑end close, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate global Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reporting.
• Experience working with, and providing effective oversight of, offshore finance teams, ensuring all accrual and balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled, supported, and reviewed, alongside the development of KPI reporting to monitor progress, quality and timeliness.
• Proven experience working with overseas and cross‑border operations, including analysis and interpretation of international financial data flows and dependencies.
• Strong experience preparing management information (MI) and financial reports, presenting complex financial data clearly and concisely, with appropriate analytical commentary to support decision‑making.
• Experience calculating, reconciling and supporting global incentive arrangements, including Bonus Deferral Plans and Long‑Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs).

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague:

• Competitive salary (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Discretionary bonus opportunity - depending on individual performance and Aviva Investors!
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days!
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
• Make your money go further with up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 annual volunteering days to help others.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva, take a look here. We’d love it if you could submit your application online but if you require an alternative method of applying, please email us at GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com.