Head of Financial Management - Hybrid

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Description We’re looking for a Head of Strategic Cost Management to join our team. Reporting into the Head of Planning Budgeting and Reporting, you’ll lead a team of around 30 finance professionals and be responsible for expense management across AXA UK. You’ll ensure consistent and effective planning, reporting and challenge to drive cost optimisation, achieving sustainable financial efficiencies and appropriate investment of the Company’s resources
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
Lead the planning process for expenses, ensuring engagement and ownership among UK&I MC and BU ExCom members regarding their targets
Ensure timely and insightful expense reporting to UK&I MC and BU ExCom, including variance explanations, along with associated risks and proposed solutions
Maintain, and continuously improve robust processes, systems, and controls for budgeting, forecasting, and management information, with a current focus on enhancement of our forecasting tool (Anaplan) and report rationalisation through self-service reporting (Power BI). You'll guarantee all expense data is accurate, insightful, and supports rapid, strategically aligned decision-making for internal and external reporting requirements
Championing their professional growth and operational excellence
Strong financial and commercial mindset, with extensive cost management experience and associated cost subject matter expertise, gained within financial services (essential), preferably insurance
Proven track record of strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, comfortable with senior audiences at MC level in a clear, concise way - essential
Exceptional technical, data analytical skills with clear ability to disseminate complex information into digestible and easy to understand reporting for multiple audiences, including strong report writing - essential
Ability to see the big picture and align expense management with long-term business goals
Excellent leadership capabilities, able to motivate, drive delivery and empower teams, including offshore - essential
Experience with expense management and planning systems (e.g., Excel & Anaplan) and robust financial reporting tools
Competitive annual salary
~ Annual company & performance-based bonus
~ Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
~ Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
~ Private health cover
~ Car allowance
~28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
~ Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
~ AXA employee discounts

If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. ainscough@axa-insurance.LI-Hybrid
AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime

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