At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage budgets, analyse costs, and collaborate with teams to optimise spending.
- Company: Join Lidl, a leading retailer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days holiday, training, discounts, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and leadership exposure.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial strategies and work closely with senior management.
- Qualifications: Analytical experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Google Workspace.
The predicted salary is between 88000 - 88000 £ per year.
Summary
£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 any 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 the communication with Lidl INT counterparts.
- Work on strategic projects with a 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.
- Exemplify a 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 to tight deadlines.
- Advanced knowledge of Google Workspace with a focus on Google Sheets / Apps Script / App Sheet / Looker / 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
- Plus more of the perks you deserve
- *Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting Allowance
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Cost and Data Manager
Cost Management
Data Analysis
Budget Planning
KPI Reporting
Stakeholder Collaboration
Interpersonal Skills
Attention to Detail
