About the Role
This role plays a pivotal role within SDSE logistics team. Key responsibilities include tracking invoices, collaborating with departments on cost allocation (correct NERP LCC), identifying cost-saving opportunities, and assisting with forecasting. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, often involving the use of Micro Excel formula
Responsibilities
* Cost tracking and reporting: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly costs to ensure accuracy and compliance with audits
* Cost analysis and control: Analyse financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficiency measures.
* Collaboration: Work with different departments (e.g., operations, procurement, finance) to ensure proper cost allocation and management.
* LSP and invoice management: Ensure suppliers are set up correctly, approve invoices, and manage any related queries.
* Project costing: Track, report, and manage costs for projects, including handling variation orders and updating system accordingly.
Qualifications
* 3+ years’ experience of reviewing supplier invoices and contracts.
* Strong teamwork and ability to collaborate across multiple functions and organizational areas.
* Attention to detail with a pragmatic, enthusiastic attitude to work and tenacity to achieve a positive result.
* Effective time management and organizational skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
Required Skills
* Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
* Building cost models and dashboards.
* Attention to detail to spot minute financial discrepancies.
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Proficiency with financial software and tools, especially Microsoft Excel
* The ability to multitask and have high attention to detail
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of accounting principles, cost accounting, and financial systems
* 25 days annual leave
* Up to 15% discretionary performance-based bonus per annum (following successful completion of probation period)
* Defined Contribution Pension (up to 4% employee, up to 8.5% employer)
* Permanent Health Insurance
* Private Medical Insurance (starting from grade CL2-III)
* 4x Life Assurance
* £35 per month Flexible Benefits allowance (following successful completion of probation period), e.g. gym, travel insurance, life assurance, health assessment, dental insurance, etc.
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