Cost Controlling Analyst
£34.09k per annumFull-time, Internship
Cost Controlling Analyst
Department: Controlling
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £34,088.60
Contract: Temp, until end of 2026.
We are looking for a Cost Controlling Analyst to join our team in Milton Keynes. This role plays a key part in driving financial performance through effective budget management, cost control, forecasting and insightful business partnering across the organisation.You will support senior stakeholders by delivering high-quality financial analysis, improving cost efficiency, and providing actionable insights that support informed decision-making at all levels of the business.
You will provide recommended action plans to budget holders and resource managers, supporting mitigation of financial risks and issues and influencing decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities
- Support the General Manager - Change Controlling and the wider Controlling function in accurate forecasting, budget management and benefit delivery
- Monitor and analyse cost centre budgets against the latest HQ forecast, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions
- Maintain a strong understanding of overhead and capital expenditure, holding regular review meetings with cost centre managers
- Drive and track cost optimisation initiatives against agreed targets
- Develop and maintain the monthly total company overheads report using SAP data, ensuring material variances are clearly explained
- Manage month-end processes to strict deadlines, providing insightful commentary on movements
- Process month-end and year-end journals in SAP, ensuring costs are accurately recorded by project, cost centre, account and period
- Identify and implement process efficiencies, particularly around month-end close and automation
- Prepare structured presentations and insights to support effective storytelling and decision-making
- Support ad-hoc finance projects, analysis, investigations and IT/Finance system testing as required
- Build strong working relationships across Finance, Controlling, HQ and the wider business to share best practice
Essential:
- Proven experience in finance, controlling or cost management roles
- Strong financial analysis, reporting and forecasting experience
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical capability
- Ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively and work under pressure
- Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels
Desirable:
- Experience with SAP
- Data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
- Working towards a professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience
About our client:
A leading provider of financial services and mobility solutions, supporting vehicle finance, leasing and related financial products. Our focus is on delivering strong financial performance, innovation and high-quality service within a fast-paced, commercial environment.
Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch.
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