Finance Manager - BP in Cardiff

Overview Job Description We’re recruiting for a Finance Manager – BP to join us. We’re offering a competitive base salary. Are you a commercially astute finance professional looking to make a strategic impact? We’re seeking a Finance Manager to join our Asset Management Finance team, acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is a high-impact role supporting financial management and decision-making across Investment Operations, Client Service Operations, and Central COO functions. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your insights will help shape financial strategy and drive operational efficiency. Responsibilities Acting as the primary finance contact for COO functions and their leadership teams Delivering financial insight and challenge to support strategic and operational decisions Developing and maintaining financial models for planning, analysis, and investment cases Modelling custody fee costs and contributing to automation initiatives Partnering with teams to identify and implement cost optimisation actions Monitoring and reporting on cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements Consolidating COO financials for monthly reporting and planning cycles Preparing and presenting performance reports using Tableau and Power BI Qualifications Demonstrating strong financial acumen and analytical skills Communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels Collaborating confidently across cross-functional teams Showing curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving Holding a relevant finance or accounting degree Being a qualified accountant (e.g. ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, ICAS) Bringing experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering Understanding the asset management industry (desirable) Benefits The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes Generous pension contribution Life assurance Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only) At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday Competitive family leave Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only) There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart Additional Information At L