Cost Manager

Greene King; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Cost Manager to oversee cost aspects of investment projects and repairs. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure effective cost management. Key responsibilities include developing cost control systems, preparing budgets, and analyzing contractor pricing. The company offers a competitive salary with benefits including discounts, training opportunities, and wellness support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

34% discount on brands

Free employee assistance program

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Referral bonus

Access to wage before payday

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cost control techniques and audit procedures.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven experience in cost management or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all cost aspects of investment projects and repairs.
• Develop and maintain cost control systems.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets.

Skills

Cost control techniques

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Report-writing skills

Financial analysis

Job description

Company Description

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what's wholly British, the pub experience.

Job Description

As a Cost Manager, you will oversee and manage all cost aspects of investment projects and repairs, ensuring cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with project managers, finance teams, contractors, and stakeholders to optimise costs and maximise profitability.

Qualifications

As Cost Manager, you will...

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost control systems to monitor and report Investment Project and Repair Costs.
• Analyse contractor and supplier pricing submissions to ensure value for money and alignment with the schedule of rates.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for projects (repairs).
• Track and report on cost performance, identifying risks, variances, and opportunities for savings.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate project costing and service delivery.

What you'll bring

• Strong understanding of cost control techniques and audit procedures.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and report‑writing skills.
• Proven experience in cost management, cost control, or financial analysis within relevant industries.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and contract management is a plus.

Benefits

We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why...

You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well‑known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program - mental health, well‑being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend - who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream - access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more...