EMEA Cost Controller (Associate) (m|f|x) London

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets in the East and West, we serve the needs of individuals, institutions, corporations, and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from, and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com 

Department Overview:

EMEA Cost Management Analytics (CMA) is a team of specialists leading financial analysis and analytics, contributing as part of the EMEA Finance team to the firm’s success. The EMEA Finance department fosters a collaborative environment with a strong culture of conduct and risk management.  The CMA team is ideal for individuals interested in: enhancing their expertise and capabilities; becoming a trusted partner; participating in key financial discussions with the business and senior management; upholding the highest standards of compliance; and taking the next step in their career. 

The Cost Management & Analytics team is responsible for helping to drive cost efficiency through the analysis and management information (MI) reporting of the Nomura Group’s expense base, including global investment expenditures and subsequent returns.

Tasks

Two aspects of this role that require overlapping or complementary skills

1) Manage the production of monthly Global Investment Spend reports and any related benefits, tracking management information (MI) and underlying analytical schedules

• Act as a business partner to the transformation office and other stakeholders across the firm
• Provide insightful data analysis to deliver a high-quality understanding of the underlying cost base and the drivers of budget variances
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle
• Various ad hoc tasks, including: responding to data queries from stakeholders, creating one-off management information (MI), and maintaining governance packs
• Contribute new ideas for innovative analysis, process improvement, and better use of technology
• Set up and lead improvements in reporting processes and analytics for both regional and global investments 

2) Broader cost advisory role—specifically relating to, but not limited to, the Group CAO division

• Manage the production of monthly management information
• Manage the full financial management of the regional technology and operations cost base, overseeing offshore support for accounting and the booking of technology and operations expenses
• Provide management reporting by analyzing complex financial data and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all options for resolving problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members by effectively communicating ideas and motivate them to actively improve productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Proactively engage in professional development and enhance team productivity by promoting knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace, and cultivate a “Risk Culture” (Challenge, Escalate, and Respect).

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Location

1 Angel Lane, UK-EC4R 3AB London