Cost Control & Forecasting Analyst - Insight Partner

Manpower UK Ltd; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd seeks a Cost Controlling Analyst in Milton Keynes on a temp basis until the end of 2026. The role drives financial performance through budget management, cost control, forecasting and strategic business partnering across the organisation.

You will support senior stakeholders with high-quality financial analysis and actionable insights to inform decisions at all levels. Responsibilities include month-end processes, cost reporting, and driving optimisation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance, controlling or cost management.
• Strong financial analysis, reporting and forecasting experience.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with SAP and data visualisation tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support forecasting, budget management and cost delivery for the Controlling function.
• Monitor cost centre budgets against HQ forecasts and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain overhead and capex understanding; lead regular reviews with cost centre managers.
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives and report monthly overheads using SAP data.
• Process month-end close with journals in SAP and provide insightful commentary.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Cost management

Education

Experience with professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

Manpower UK Ltd seeks a Cost Controlling Analyst in Milton Keynes on a temp basis until the end of 2026. The role drives financial performance through budget management, cost control, forecasting and strategic business partnering across the organisation.

You will support senior stakeholders with high-quality financial analysis and actionable insights to inform decisions at all levels. Responsibilities include month-end processes, cost reporting, and driving optimisation initiatives.