Apex Group—Finance Business Partner – Support Functions, Strategy & Perfomance

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Description: The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you Description Reporting to the Global Head of Employee Costs, this is a high visibility role supporting executive level decision making, improve transparency, and strengthen financial discipline. Working closely with the CFO, CTO,CHRO,CIO and other functions. In parallel, the role leads the strategy for automation within the people cost finance team, helping modernise processes, enhance data quality, and reduce reliance on manual, fragmented activity — enabling Finance to operate at pace and at scale. Key accountabilities: - Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders across central functions, providing clear financial insight and constructive challenge. - Support function leads with robust finance input into workforce planning, operating model decisions and initiatives. - Present complex people cost information in a clear, executive ready way to support timely and well-informed decisions. - Run the Annual Plan and Forecasting process, reviews and governance sign offs. People Cost Planning & Performance - Lead the finance input to people cost budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning across the enterprise. - Develop insight into key cost drivers including headcount, pay, incentives, benefits, and workforce mix. - Monitor performance against plan, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and support corrective actions. - Ensure consistency, comparability, and transparency of people cost information across the organisation. Automation & Process Improvement (People Cost Finance) - Define and drive the automation strategy for people cost finance activities, aligned with Finance Transformation priorities. - Identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes such as headcount reporting, forecasting updates, and management reporting. - Work in partnership with HR Systems, Finance Systems, and finance change teams to develop practical, sustainable solutions. - Improve data accuracy, control, and efficiency while reducing manual effort and operational risk. - Act as a sponsor for continuous improvement and modern finance capability within the people cost area. Leadership & Influence - Lead through influence, credibility, and expertise rather than formal authority. - Build strong, collaborative relationships across Finance, HR, and Technology. - Support the Global Head of Employee Costs in shaping enterprise‑wide people cost strategy and standards. - Champion a more data‑led, efficient, and forward‑looking approach to people cost management. Skills, Experience & Profile Essential - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). - Strong Finance business partnering experience in a complex organisation. - Strong understanding of people costs and workforce‑related financial drivers. - Experience leading or contributing to finance automation or process improvement initiatives. - Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing at executive level. - Working knowledge of workday, power BI and adaptive. Desirable - Experience partnering closely with HR, IT and Finance functions. - Exposure to finance or enterprise transformation programmes. - Power user of BI, workday and adaptive. - Strong interest in digital enablement and modern finance operating models. What you will get in return: - A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business. - Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience. - Training and development opportunities - A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory Being part of a high performing team with a strong team culture Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.