Cost Control Accountant - Stevenage Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking to step into a pivotal role with strategic influence? My client is hiring a Cost Control Accountant to join a high-performing finance team at a leading organisation in Stevenage, where you'll play a central role in maintaining financial rigour and supporting senior leadership through planning and decision-making processes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What You'll Do:
1. Act as a business partner to senior leaders, providing financial guidance, insight, and challenge to support cost control and resource planning.
2. Lead budgeting and planning activities across functional areas, ensuring accurate forecasting and financial alignment with strategic goals.
3. Deliver clear and insightful reporting on discretionary spend, compliance, and cost performance to operational and finance leadership.
4. Own the month-end close process for assigned areas, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
5. Regularly challenge and reconcile balance sheet entries, helping maintain financial integrity and confidence in reporting.
6. Identify and implement process improvements that drive simplification, efficiency, and best practice within th...