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We are currently seeking an experienced finance professional to establish and own a new cost analysis and management information role within the Finance team. This is a newly created role with responsibility for designing and implementing robust cost allocation/tracking processes and MI reporting to support strategic decision making within Susquehanna. This role will be the primary contact for cost transparency, partnering closely with senior management and the US cost analysis team. Role requires provision of insights beyond just reporting numbers, helping management address matters proactively. This role will give you the opportunity to gain exposure to our trading operations and work closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced trading environment. You will possess technical expertise as well as a proactive mindset, someone who enjoys problem solving, learning new things and finding better ways of working.
Job Responsibility:
Design and implement cost reporting and analysis from the ground up, ensuring transparency, consistency, and alignment with business strategy
Define cost drivers and allocation principles across trading desks, strategies, and support functions
Develop the variance analytics against budget
Own ongoing maintenance and evolution of cost reporting and analysis as the business grows and changes
Build and deliver high-quality MI reporting for senior management, including: Cost performance vs budget, Cost-to-income and cost efficiency metrics by desk/strategy, Trend analysis and forward-looking insights
Develop clear, decision-oriented reporting packs suitable for senior management
Ensure MI is scalable, automated where possible, and fit for a high-growth, high-complexity environment
Lead the annual budget process for European business
Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across Susquehanna
Work closely with the US cost analysis team to align methodologies, reporting standards, and governance
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
Establish governance around cost attribution, data quality, and reporting standards
Partner with Technology and Operations to improve underlying data flows and systems
Identify opportunities to enhance cost discipline and operational efficiency
Support strategic initiatives, desk-level reviews, and investment decisions through detailed cost analysis
Respond to ad hoc requests from senior management with tight turnaround times
Requirements:
Accounting or Finance Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
4+ years experience in FP&A or similar analytical/reporting role, preferably within financial services
Demonstrable experience building MI reporting or cost frameworks from scratch
Advanced excel skills and strong data manipulation capability
Experience with analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
Clear communicator able to simplify complex financial concepts
Proactive, self-starting, and resilient in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take ownership of processes including introducing automation and other workflow improvements