Senior Cost and Data Manager 14-Month Fixed Term Contract 1 in London

£61,600 - £88,000 per annum | 35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave | Pension scheme.

• What you’ll do
• Manage operational and capital expenditure accounts.
• Identify and understand spend drivers through in-depth analysis.
• Oversee cross-departmental Operational Budget planning process.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on monthly budget updates and mid-year financial plan revisions.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reporting, including KPI dashboards.
• Act as the point of contact for cost management for relevant internal departments.
• Ensure the organisation’s internal cost management procedures are accurate and well maintained.
• Present financial updates to Senior Management when required.
• Oversee the update and relevant communication of all Cost Management tools.
• Liaise with category managers to identify and implement cost saving potential.
• Provide advice and guidance for category managers on cost management topics.
• Manage communication with Lidl INT counterparts.
• Work on strategic projects with high level of autonomy and leadership and with exposure to the Board of Directors within Lidl GB.
• Work with main business stakeholders to identify service optimisation and value improvement opportunities.
• Provide support to the wider team throughout the year.
• What you’ll need
• Experience working in an analytical role with a track record of successfully managing cost and data analysis projects.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships, manage expectations and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail, thoroughness, and analytical skills.
• Expertise in creating clear and concise reports and dashboards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Workspace with a focus on Google Sheets, Apps Script, App Sheet, Looker, and Big Query.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and practices is desirable.
• Comfortable challenging existing processes and implementing change.
• Excellent presentation skills and assertiveness.
• Driving licence is desirable.
• What you’ll receive
• 35 days’ annual holiday (pro rata).
• Ongoing training.
• 10% in-store discount.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting Allowance.

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