Decision Support Manager - Banking - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Decision Support Manager - Banking 12 month FTC Our client has built its success and its reputation on a tradition of excellent service and dedication to the customer, but it is about more than bringing these values to a new market. It's about bringing a new approach to personal finances and retail banking. Now, as they look to grow their Finance team, they are creating a Centre of excellence for their business offering experienced and dedicated financial experts the chance to make a wide-ranging and long-lasting impact in a business that's breathing new life into the industry. In the role of Decision Support Manager - Banking (12 Months Fixed Term Contract) you will manage Chief Customer Office (CCO) cost base including Pay product as well as provide back up for Senior Decision Manager on Savings, Current Accounts when necessary. In the role you are accountable for: Managing of CCO cost base through interaction with Commercial, Finance and HR, ensuring that business is run in a cost-effective manner. Supporting Pay Commercial team on daily basis including any ad-hoc scenarios and analysis for tactical and strategic decisions. Managing of RAF process for CCO areas ensuring timely turnaround including review and challenge. Owning and updating FTE tracker for CCO in coordination with HR, Commercial and other Cost areas. Understanding, analysing and reporting month-end financial information and key performance indicators (KPIs). Production of all CCO Pay planning, including Budget, Rolling Forecast and Long Term Plan. Producing relevant, accurate reporting and commentary for the Monthly CCO PL review sessions as well we timely production of Marketing Cost Report. Providing base-level support on Savings, Current Accounts when necessary. Experience required for the role: Professional accountancy qualification (or working towards). Financial services experience. Financial reporting and/or management accounting experience. Understanding of retail banking products. Understanding of relevant external regulation. Stakeholder management. Time management. Problem-solving ability. Commercial awareness. Excel data manipulation. There's no question that a role with our client offers challenge and reward in equal measure. They go the extra mile for customers and will do the same for you. It's simple. As long as you have the hunger to succeed, they will have the opportunities for you.