Cost Reporting Business Partner
- Recruiter
- Resource Solutions - Barclays
- Location
- Knutsford
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 15 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 22 Jan 2019
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This exciting new opportunity will be a varied role with a focus on both BAU activity and Change the Bank projects. Key activities involve reporting, control, change management & cross functional stakeholder management.
What will you be doing?* Breaking down complex tasks into simple milestones & explaining these to stakeholders
* Listening to & understanding a stakeholders requirement, and being innovative in building their solution
* Working closely with Technology to ensure a clear understanding of Finance requirements
* Prioritising the workload & managing expectations
* Confidence to ask questions to clarify requirements, and challenge where necessary
* The successful candidate will need to quickly understand the hierarchy and the reporting tools
* Recognise where improvements could be made, and find creative ways to resolve them on both a tactical & strategic basis.
* Qualified accountant (eg CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent.
* Outstanding MS Excel & MS Powerpoint skills
* Previous experience within a Finance related function in a top tier Bank, preferably within an MI reporting function
* Ability to plan, manage, prioritise and execute detailed tasks with multiple stakeholders
* Flexible & proactive workstyle
* Ability to pick up new ideas and adapt quickly
* Proven ability to meet tight timelines
* Tenacious focus on problem solving
You'll be working at our flagship Technology Campus at Radbroke Hall in Knutsford. Set in the beautiful grounds of Radbroke Hall itself, out Technology Center is the home for Banking innovation. We employ a unique friendly culture, relaxed work environment and a suite of onsite benefits.
Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit our website more details.
Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.
Our DiversityWe aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.
Our BenefitsOur customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us.