Job Description

The role involves:

• Act as the main contact for the overhead budget management
• Continuously identify and implement business process improvements and cost savings
• Owner of annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process for overhead costs
• Review and monitor all costs relating to overheads.
• Liaise with the business to ensure these costs are managed within budget.
• Preparation of monthly budget status report for Department Heads/cost centre budget controllers
• Preparation of monthly overhead cost analysis report
• Prepare as hoc analysis where necessary to highlight and analyse key drivers and assumptions behind the forecast
• Prepare headcount analysis for monthly business report pack
• Promote effective and efficient reporting systems and processes
• Manages workflow settings in SAP to ensure that costs are approved by people in line with internal policy

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Part Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) would be advantageous Extensive experience with and knowledge of Excel Experience of working in technology or FMCG sectors Hands on experience of using ERP systems (preferably SAP) Able to work under pressure Excellent analytical skills to understand business drivers and interpret financial results Excellent communication skills both verbally and written Proactive approach Strong reporting skills, display key information and convey messages clearly, concisely and with impact Driving licence