Central Costs Analyst

Haven; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Central Cost Analyst, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting financial decision-making and enhancing cost efficiencies. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with key stakeholders, produce insightful financial reports, and manage a significant cost base. You'll be part of a motivated team dedicated to shaping the financial health of the organization. With a hybrid working model, you can enjoy the flexibility of working both in the office and remotely. If you're ready to make a real impact in your finance career, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Holiday allowance that rises with service

Annual bonus

20% discount on Haven and Warner Hotels

Access to corporate box at O2 Arena

Exclusive discounts with corporate partners

Comprehensive career pathways

Enhanced family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
• Analyze costs and identify savings opportunities.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Budgeting

Forecasting

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Haven Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

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Central Cost Analyst

Location: Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid – 50% Office / 50% Remote)

Salary: Attractive annual salary + bonus and benefits

Are you a finance professional focused on facilitating cost efficiencies and supporting key business functions? We’re seeking a Central Cost Analyst to join Haven’s motivated team. Supporting a cost base of approximately £100m, you’ll collaborate with our Head Office team, ensuring financial insights are key to decision-making. If you’re ready to bring your insightful knowledge to a role with high visibility and effect, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

1. Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide them with sound financial advice and support so that they can make more informed decisions.
2. Produce high-quality monthly reporting, commentary, and analysis.
3. Diligently analyse costs, identify savings opportunities, and support investment decisions.
4. Collaborate with the Finance Business Partnering team to accurately report performance.
5. Manage balance sheet accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
6. Provide training and guidance to non-financial stakeholders to enhance cost ownership.
7. Support planning processes with robust data collection and analysis.
8. Partner with executive and department heads to optimise budget management.

What we’d like you to bring:

1. A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
2. Experience in Business Partnering / Supporting Stakeholders with financial decision making.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of current accounting standards and financial regulations.
4. Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and advanced Excel.
5. Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-accountants.
6. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
7. A collaborative approach with stakeholder engagement skills.
8. Attention to detail, with the ability to deliver on schedule.
9. An innovative mindset, constantly looking for opportunities to improve processes.

Why Join Us?

At Haven, we’re focused on building a collaborative and cohesive workplace. You’ll have the chance to work on interesting projects, contribute to strategic decision-making, and shape our business’s financial health.

Apply now and advance in your finance career with us.

What’s In It For You?

• Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
• Annual bonus
• 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
• Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena, London
• Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
• Comprehensive career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
• Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)

Who are we?

We’re part of the Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 skilled team members and 38 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.

What’s it like to work with us?

Working with us is ultimately defined by our innovative people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

We operate a hybrid working model, meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally on Park, or at external events.

What can you expect during the recruitment process?

The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to ensure you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our focus on these values is steadfast and they are central to our guiding principles. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are willing to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.

We genuinely focus on every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail].

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Analyst, and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Travel Arrangements