Cost Controlling Analyst

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

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 levelsDesirable:

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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