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 / AppSheet / Looker / BigQuery.
* 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
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