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Cost Controlling Analyst

Cost Controlling Analyst

Manpower • London, United Kingdom
15 days ago
Salary
£19.77 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Cost Controlling Analyst Department:

Controlling Location:

Milton Keynes Salary:

£19.77 PH 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

Skills, Experience & Qualifications 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 - email or If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

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