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Senior Finance Manager, Global Costs

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

Global Costs, Senior Finance Manager

This is a great job for someone who has a strong cost management background and is excited by delivering continuous operational improvements.

A bit about the job:

In this role, you will be responsible for accurately reporting Aviva Investors' global cost position and providing insights into future cost trajectories. This position is crucial for the onward reporting of management and financial cost information to our broader Finance and business stakeholders.

You will have onshore line management responsibilities and oversee our global offshore cost team. Additionally, you will be a key contributor during our global external audit cycles.

You will play an integral part in our wider Finance change agenda, continuously improving our operational efficiency and delivering further value-added insights to the business.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

Post-qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
Strong business acumen with Financial Services experience, asset management preferable
Proven experience in cost reporting roles
Confidence to challenge current processes and ability to influence stakeholders
Previous involvement in change activity

What you’ll get for this role:

Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
Eligibility for annual performance bonus
Family friendly parental and carer’s leave
Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
Up to 40% discount for Aviva products
Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars
Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
21 volunteering hours per year

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.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com

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What You Should Know About Senior Finance Manager, Global Costs, Aviva

As the Senior Finance Manager for Global Costs at Aviva Investors in London, you will step into a pivotal role where your strong cost management expertise will shine. Your main task will be to accurately report on Aviva Investors' global cost position while offering insights into future cost trajectories that shape our financial strategy. You'll be at the heart of our financial operations, reporting critical cost information to both management and business stakeholders. This role also entails onshore line management over our global offshore cost team, fostering collaboration and innovation. Moreover, you will be a significant player during our global external audit cycles, ensuring our financial integrity is maintained. Continuous operational improvement is key, and you’ll be actively involved in our Finance change agenda, enhancing efficiency and delivering valuable insights that contribute to our wider business goals. As an ideal candidate, your post-qualification as an accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) is essential, alongside strong business acumen in Financial Services, preferably in asset management. Your experience in cost reporting combined with your confidence to challenge existing processes and influence stakeholders will be crucial to your success here. We’re excited about your potential and look forward to welcoming you to our team where inclusivity and flexible working arrangements are integral to our culture.

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Finance Manager, Global Costs at Aviva Investors?

The Senior Finance Manager, Global Costs at Aviva Investors is responsible for reporting on the global cost position, providing insights into cost trajectories, overseeing the offshore cost team, and participating in external audit cycles. This role also involves driving continuous operational improvements to enhance financial efficiency.