About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Job Title: EMEA Cost Controller </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Corporate Title: Associate</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Department:</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Finance</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Location: London</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Company overview</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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 <a href="https://www.nomura.com">www.nomura.com</a> <br><br></span></p> <p class="3Headingsoverviews"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Department overview:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">EMEA Cost Management Analytics (CMA) is a team of specialists leading financial analysis, and analytics, contributing as a member of the EMEA Finance team to the success of the firm. The EMEA Finance department is a collaborative environment with a strong conduct and risk culture. The CMA team is ideal for individuals interested in looking to: enhance their expertise and capabilities; be a trusted partner; be involved in leading financial discussions with the business/senior management; uphold the highest standards of compliance; and take the next step in their career. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Cost Management & Analytics team are responsible for helping to drive cost efficiency through the analysis and MI reporting of the Nomura Group’s expense base, including global investment expenditure and subsequent returns.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p class="3Headingsoverviews"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Role description:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Two elements to this role that require overlapping / complimentary skills</span></p> <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Manage production of monthly Global Investment Spend, and any related benefits, tracking MI and underlying analytical schedules</span></li> </ol> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Act as a business partner to transformation office and other stakeholders across the firm</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Provide insightful data analysis in order to deliver high quality understanding of the underlying cost base and drivers of budget variances</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Support the annual budgeting and forecast cycle</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Various ad-hoc tasks, including: responding to data queries from stakeholders, creation of one-off MI, maintenance of governance packs</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Contribute new ideas for fresh analysis, improvement of process and for making better use of technology</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Set up and lead on improvements in reporting processes and analytics for both regional and global investments </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" start="2"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Broader cost advisory role – Specifically relating to but not limited to the Group CAO division</span></li> </ol> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Manage production of monthly MI</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Manage full financial management of regional technology and operations cost base, overseeing offshore support in accounting and booking technology and operations expense</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Provide management reporting by analysis complex financial data and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Nomura Leadership Behaviours</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Explore Insights & Vision: </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Making Strategic Decisions</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Inspire Entrepreneurship in People</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Elevate Organizational Capability</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Inclusion</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Right to Work</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Diversity & Inclusion</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;text-align:center;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background-color:white">Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer</span></em></p>