Cost Analyst

Office Angels; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in Bracknell is seeking a meticulous Cost Analyst to join a client’s finance team on a hybrid, full-time basis. You will maintain product cost data files, support standard cost governance and collaborate with Senior Analysts, suppliers and category management to ensure timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel/Power BI skills, data maintenance experience and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering accurate

Qualifications

• Experience with Excel, SharePoint, Power BI and Power Query.
• Strong data maintenance and loading experience.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicator with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the quality of loaded supplier cost and published price files.
• Manage the department mailbox to ensure timely resolution of commercial and corporate support requests.
• Monitor product data accuracy in conjunction with third-party data sources.
• Oversee standard cost governance and conduct root cause failure analysis.
• Support Senior Analysts in providing cost analysis insights to commercial and corporate departments.
• Ensure the accuracy of supplier cost file maintenance, including additions, deletions, and changes.
• Monitor and maintain the integrity and consistency of purchase cost data for assigned systems.
• Collaborate with Senior Analysts and Associate Analysts to develop process changes that enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Ability to multitask

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Cost Analyst

Location: Bracknell, hybrid

Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Full time, 40 hours per week

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Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cost Analyst to join their team. This role is crucial to the organisation's financial operations and will involve maintaining product cost data files and ensuring standard cost governance. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Senior Analysts, suppliers, and category management to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting and data management.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the quality of loaded supplier cost and published price files.
• Manage the department mailbox to ensure timely resolution of commercial and corporate support requests.
• Monitor product data accuracy in conjunction with third-party data sources.
• Oversee standard cost governance and conduct root cause failure analysis.
• Support Senior Analysts in providing cost analysis insights to commercial and corporate departments.
• Ensure the accuracy of supplier cost file maintenance, including additions, deletions, and changes.
• Monitor and maintain the integrity and consistency of purchase cost data for assigned systems.
• Collaborate with Senior Analysts and Associate Analysts to develop process changes that enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience with Excel, SharePoint, Microsoft Power BI, and Power Query.
• Familiarity with data maintenance and loading processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to set priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicator.
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Capability to multi-task and manage various responsibilities.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

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