Summary
£61,600* - £88,000* per annum | 35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave | Pension scheme
Our Governance & Analytics department is looking for an enthusiastic and highly analytical Senior Cost & Data Consultant to join on a 14 month basis. This role involves strategic-level projects with key national and international stakeholders.
We offer a hybrid working model with up to 3 days in a state‑of‑the‑art office and up to 2 days at home.
Please be aware, should this Temporary Assignment have the potential to go permanent, the colleague on the Temporary Assignment will have first‑refusal of the role (provided measures have been met).
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.
* Managing communication with Lidl INT counterparts.
* Work on strategic projects with high level of autonomy and leadership and 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 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 perks.
* *Includes 10% non‑contractual London Weighting Allowance
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