Senior Manager - Cost & Investment

Are you a passionate about making a difference, using your excellent stakeholder management and partnering skills to deliver robust and accurate financial control and reporting? If so, we may have the role for you!

We are thrilled to announce an incredible fixed term contract opportunity for a Senior Manager Cost and Investment to join our Finance team. In this role, you will ensure YBS’ financial sustainability by pro-actively leading the management of the Society’s BAU and investment cost base.

This is a hybrid role; remote working and some weekly onsite presence in our central Leeds office.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

About the role

As Senior Manager Cost and Investment, you’ll business partner to support all functions with cost related activities, providing robust analytics, challenge and maintenance of robust control frameworks. You will -

• In delivering the functional services relating to cost and investment, you’ll be accountable for and oversee the effective execution of the following - finance controls and mandates, management reporting, external audit liaison where appropriate, decision support, finance advisory and awareness, technical queries relating to cost management

• Provide day to day support and accounting for Pension related costs

• Lead the management of functional costs and forecasting within the Finance function

• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team of finance professionals, identifying skills gaps and training solutions for career progression and succession planning

• Support the establishment and delivery of the financial strategy, management, statutory and regulatory reporting and governance framework and controls for the organisation

• Support the leadership of Finance, providing leadership across the function and the development and review of strategic and tactical priorities for Finance

About you

What will you bring to the role?

• Accounting qualification (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA) or equivalent

• Senior level experience in leading a finance team to deliver high quality and compliant financial management and reporting mechanisms

• Senior level experience in financial control and cost & efficiency management

• Rigorous, methodical and well organised approach with excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver to deadline

• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to demonstrate your credibility quickly

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to converse effectively and develop strong working relationships with senior stakeholders

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel on recruitment@ybs.co.uk