Cost Business Partner

About the team:

The Group FP&A Costs team work with OSB stakeholders to set robust budgets, provide accurate forecasting and monitor spend throughout the year. This is an exciting time to join the OSB Group as we modernise our systems and processes, your role will add valuable input into the work we are doing.

We are looking for a dynamic finance professional with a proven track record to join us as Cost Business Partner. You will be experienced with managing the cost base and engaging with stakeholders. This is a pivotal role working with our Executive team on financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting. You will engage with your stakeholders and the wider Finance team to provide advice and to challenge decisions using financial information.

About us:

The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.

Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB's unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a Cost Business Partner is to support the bank management level or the business and functional areas with cost analysis, reporting and expertise.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Take an active role in the budgeting and forecasting processes for the Group functions and develop a detailed understanding of each department's budget and drivers of any key variances and establish controls to ensure the robustness of the cost planning process.
• Develop and complete accurate and timely monthly reporting to include variance analysis post engagement with key stakeholders to allow insight to feed into decision making. Develop and implement a set of financial Key Performance Indicators and Key Risk Indicators
• Plan and develop reporting and processes to improve staff awareness at all levels of finance and embed sound financial acumen in colleagues so they take greater budget responsibility for their own teams
• Develop and lead a continuous improvement process across your cost centre areas. Presenting metrics back in a format that is clear for finance and non-finance managers alike
• Be responsible for financial coding verification in the purchase order system Proactis to ensure correct cost allocation between opex, capex, project and GL codes and the reduction of corrective journals in the month end process.

In return for your commitment:

This role is offered on a 12 FTC. We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £50,000 to £60,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme

Could you be the one?

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Previous work experience in a Cost Accounting role is essential, within the Financial Services is desirable
• Strong knowledge of / in budgeting, forecasting, reporting and variance analysis is essential
• Qualifications in a Recognised accountancy qualification is essential

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

What to do next

If this sounds like you, please send us your CV!

Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat about this role please contact us on

If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!

OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don't stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.

Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not must productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. The vast majority of roles throughout the Group fall within scope of our Hybrid Working approach, which aims to provide ongoing flexibility and support in terms of work:life balance. Our approach provides opportunity for individuals to informally agree with their Line Manager how they split their working week between their primary office location and home.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.