Senior Expense Business Partner

About the role

Ageas is seeking an experienced Senior Expense Business Partner to join its Finance team on a six‑month fixed‑term basis. The role supports the UK Executive Team, helping the business manage expenses, meet cost targets and make data‑driven financial decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders and the UK Executive Team on all expense‑related matters.
• Provide clear financial insight and recommendations to influence business decisions.
• Lead expense budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Challenge and influence stakeholders to improve cost management and accountability.
• Conduct deep‑dive reviews to identify cost risks, opportunities and efficiencies.
• Support integration and transformation projects by tracking costs, benefits and delivery against targets.
• Enhance expense reporting, management information and planning processes.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and FP&A best‑practice standards.

Required profile

• Significant experience in expense management within an FP&A environment.
• Strong background in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management, including experience with executive‑level leaders.
• Experience supporting integration, transformation or change programmes.
• Strong analytical ability to turn data into meaningful insight.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in insurance or financial services is highly desirable.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements across UK locations.
• Competitive salary up to £96,000.
• Access to a wide range of family‑friendly benefits.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact projects within a top‑employer insurance group.