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. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of our cost business partner support model as we implement new technology and enhance reporting and processes. Your responsibilities will include… Maintaining cost trackers to monitor spend, forecast accurately and balance back to group budgets.Post month end entries to ensure accounts are up to date, accurate and provide a clear picture of in month cost activity.Working with IT stakeholders to develop clearly defined budgets, challenging assumptions to ensure the budget is robust and in line with both stakeholder expectations and business targets.Supporting monthly reporting and proactively running stakeholder meetings to present and discuss the results.Supporting the monthly reforecasting process for IT BAU and Modernisation programme cost bases, embedding any new information and flagging emerging risks to the annual budget.Developing and leading a continuous improvement process across your cost centre areas and presenting metrics to business.Liaising with key stakeholders to validate purchase orders in Proactis, ensuring accurate coding and cost allocation between Opex and Capex, reducing the need for corrections during the month end process.Be a key contributor to the Group functions in supplier cost analysis, identifying opportunities for greater cost control and efficiencies.Ensure that processes, policies and procedures and all communications with customers incorporate current and relevant technical accounting standards, legislative and regulatory responsibilities. We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below: Previous work experience in a Finance Business Partner or similar roleStrong knowledge of IT BAU expenses and costing (Infrastructure, Services and Projects)ACCA, CIMA or ACA part qualifiedAdvanced Excel skillsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues and stakeholdersThe ability to prioritise the needs of a range of stakeholders, using your knowledge and data to influence decision making to drive efficiencies 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.