Senior Finance Lead - Pensions Administration

As the Senior Finance Lead for Pensions Administration at Isio, you will be responsible for driving the commercial strategy and plans for our pension administration services. You will act as a Finance Business Partner to our Pensions Admin leadership team, analysing commercial performance across a variety of functions and identifying actions and plans to improve performance by maximising revenue, and implementing cost control measures. Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the implementation of commercial strategies for pension administration services, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Manage and track revenue and cost flows across the pensions administration business to verify contract management.
• Oversee financial performance and renewals tracks to budget and growth opportunities.
• Work closely with the pensions administration team to ensure quality service delivery within budget constraints.
• Monitor financial performance metrics and make necessary adjustments to business plans.
• Take ownership of risk management processes to reduce commercial risk exposure.
• Contribute to business development activities and strategic projects.
  
  At least 3 years working as a Senior Manager in a commercial finance role
• Demonstrable proven experience operating in a commercial and financial analysis capacity within the pensions or financial services sector.
• Solid understanding of pensions administration and UK pensions legislation and regulations.
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Robust commercial acumen coupled with strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant accountancy qualification.
  
  Our ideal applicant would work alongside our existing administration team in either Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Croydon or Reading. However, we can offer suitable applicants the opportunity to work from our other Isio offices.
We work on a hybrid basis, offering the opportunity for colleagues to split their working time between working in the office and at home. As a business we are great at building strong communities amongst our employees - both across locations and teams, hosting regular team building, charity, and social events. Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose
• Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.
• Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society.
• Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.
• People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice., Isio was 'born' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience.
Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward-thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private. Isio is growing and we are looking for people who share our purpose and behaviours to join us on this journey, as we continue driving exceptional results for both our clients and people. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion - bringing your whole self to work every day. We have hubs across the UK and many of our roles are flexible in location to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

On top, we also offer:
• A competitive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Income protection benefits.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) as standard with the option to purchase additional days of holiday. As well as two additional 'Company' days - a celebration day for your birthday and an extra day over Christmas.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) allowance
• Flexible working opportunities.
• A flexible benefits package.
• Internal development programmes including (technical and non-technical) training support and mentor programmes.
• Where required study support including study days, materials and exam entry support.