Senior Manager, Commercial Finance

Overview: The Senior Manager, Commercial Finance will be a driving force in the financial performance and strategic growth of the MUFG Retirement Solutions business within MUFG Pension & Market Service. You will be responsible for providing leadership, commercial insights and strategic decision-making support to optimise profit, improve efficiency and drive business growth. This is a critical role for the business and so the Senior Manager, Commercial Finance will be based on a hybrid basis from our stunning city centre office in London. This means you'll need to be within a commutable distance to enable you to be in the office each week with your stakeholders.

You will business partner the SLT on all Commercial Finance matters, being the key liaison between business unit leaders and the Planning & Performance team, ensuring delivery of high-quality business planning around P&L, revenue, capex and key P&L drivers. You will take responsibility for providing commercial and financial expertise to the business, with a focus on pricing and investment optionality, proactively monitoring progress towards organisational goals, including analysis of revenue, costs, resource management and key P&L and capex drivers. Co-ordinating cross-functional working groups with other departments to align commercial activities with overall business goals, the Senior Manager will challenge the status quo enhancing financial processes and contributing to the overall commercial success of the MUFG Retirement Solutions business through innovative thinking, driving efficiency and enhancing commercial acumen.

You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in MUFG Pension & Market Services. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we'll provide the support you need to do just that.

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' extra each year
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Programme; Discounts on retail and socialising; Travel and technology; cycle2work scheme; A host of gym and fitness subscriptions; Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Appreciate programme: Employee recognition programme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Paid Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave

What you need:

• A relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and/or post-secondary qualification, or substantial relevant, demonstrable work experience in a similar role in a complex industry
• Demonstrable experience in a related senior finance or commercial role advising senior management teams and driving business outcomes
• Demonstrated success of proactively driving continuous process improvement
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain robust relationships across all functions and levels of the organisation
• The flexibility and responsiveness to be able to work to tight deadlines within a complex, matrixed, global environment
• Credibility and influencing skills, with highly developed stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Advanced problem-solving skills and a critical mindset with the ability to question assumptions, evaluate evidence and consider multiple perspectives
• Demonstrable experience in implementing controls and procedures to mitigate financial and operational risks
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with a proficiency in using technology and analytics tools to analyse and interpret data, with an ability to leverage data-driven insights to support decision-making and drive business outcomes

Nice to have:

• An understanding of the Pension / Financial Services industry, and/or knowledge and experience in dealing within a heavily regulated environment would be advantageous

Day to Day, your tasks will include:

• Collaborating with the SLT to develop long-term plans and refine strategies for growth, developing insights and analysis to support decisions for sustainable profitability
• Provide financial guidance to ensure commercial initiatives are aligned with business objectives, including detailed financial modelling, to understand financial impacts
• Supporting new and renewing contractual activities from inception through to signing, including liaising with relevant stakeholders
• Leading or supporting strategic initiatives that impact the commercial outcomes for the organisation, such as M&A, market expansion and product expansion
• Developing the commercial narrative and inputs for relevant meetings, committees and Board, including budgetary requirements, strategic inputs, competitive pressures, expected outcomes, key performance measures and capital expenditure
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPI's) related to commercial and operational activities, including sales performance, customer acquisition costs and revenue growth
• Analysing variances and trends for Board/Executive reporting to identify areas for improvement and drive operational efficiencies
• Leading the development and execution of financial, commercial and operational plans, budgets and forecasts in-line with organisation targets and deadlines
• Developing and maintaining driver based forecast models to drive more accurate forecasting, greater accountability and a better understanding of performance trends, including input into client profitability analysis
• Providing financial and commercial insights and analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning, in addition to overseeing the preparation and analysis of financial reports
• Developing effective reporting and analytic processes to ensure effective cost management, including client profitability, capacity management and vendor management
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency and enhance the overall commercial strategy, as well as implementing best practices and standards to ensure consistency and effectiveness across Finance
• Working closely with the Procurement team to support and provide input into procurement related activities in relation to key MUFG Retirement Solution supplier re-tenders
• Ensuring full adherence to legal and regulatory requirements and the good conduct of the businesses, maintaining ongoing compliance and upholding organisational reputation
• Providing visible leadership, mentorship, guidance and professional development opportunities to support career growth and employee engagement within the wider team

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.

About Us

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets - safely, securely and responsibly. Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences. A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

About the Team

Our Finance function provides accounting, reporting and strategic finance management for both our global organisation and global businesses. From payments, insurance and treasury through to property, transformation and procurement. Our Finance function is vital to the ongoing success of MUFG Pension & Market Services. MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values. We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential. We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities. Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.