Contract Cost Manager/Finance Reporting Analyst

Contract Cost Manager/Finance Reporting Analyst - Northampton - £230p/d - 3 months Initially

Key skills: Advanced Ms Excel, CAPEX OPEX accounting principles/understanding, report generation

The Cost Manager is required to support the Finance Manager in the initial annual creation, and subsequent control & maintenance of CAPEX and OPEX Budgets on behalf of the organisation in line with the annual operating and resource plan.
He/she is responsible for supporting the quarterly budget re-submissions (QFC) based upon business position.
To manage, support and drive costs within the cost centres in order that they achieve their Objectives with minimum cost.
To support the team in achieving CAPEX and OPEX savings wherever possible.
To ensure ad hoc reporting on the progress of the Sub OUC budgets, and management of any variation with the cost centre budget holder.
He/she is responsible in supporting the monthly collation, preparation and presentation of all CAPEX and OPEX results for programme reviews.
To regularly update the accountants on the progress of the activities relating to the CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
The cost manager is responsible for ensuring commercial housekeeping is in order for - escalation & resolution of invoices on hold/supplier debt and open/overdue commitment.
To liaise with other budget managers to ensure accuracy of OWC/CWC is maintained.
Management of specific projects across the group as and when required.
To ensure work is completed to SOX requirements.

Desirable Skills/Attributes

*Qualifications, which are essential to the role
*Relevant experience, which is essential to the role
*Minimum essential training for the job
*Special features eg shift working, travel
*Good general management skills
*Computer literate
*Proactive and able to work alone
*Sound knowledge of all Microsoft software - Excel is a must
*Sound financial and commercial awareness
*Good communication skills
*Ability to work to demanding timescales and deadlines.
*Ability to travel.
*Ability to communicate in a clear and succinct manner with senior management.
*Ability to apply discretion and confidentiality (essential).
*A positive and firm attitude.
*Good understanding of commercial aspects of the business
*Good Communicator across all levels.

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