Head of Cost Accounting

Lomond Group; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lomond Group is seeking a Head of Cost Accounting to join our London-based Finance team on a hybrid basis, reporting to the Group Finance Director. You will build and lead the cost accounting function across the group.

You will drive robust cost reporting, cost allocation methods, controls and governance, partner with senior stakeholders and guide budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision support.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cost accounting within a complex or multi-site organisation.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leaders.
• A proactive approach to improving processes, controls and reporting standards.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the Group's cost accounting function, ensuring robust processes and controls are in place.
• Deliver accurate and timely cost reporting that supports strategic and operational decision-making.
• Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to improve visibility and understanding of cost performance.
• Drive consistency in cost allocation methodologies and accounting practices across the Group.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance within the cost accounting framework.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting quality and process effectiveness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities with meaningful cost analysis.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the cost accounting team.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Produce insights that help senior leaders understand cost drivers and business performance.

Connaissances

Cost accounting

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Technical accounting

Description du poste

Head of Cost Accounting (London)

Ever tried building a cost accounting function that can keep pace with a fast-growing, acquisitive business?

At Lomond Group, we're looking for a Head of Cost Accounting to join our Finance team in London, working on a hybrid basis and reporting directly to the Group Finance Director.

As one of the UK's largest property services groups, growth brings complexity, and this role plays a key part in bringing clarity, control and consistency to how costs are understood, managed and reported. You'll lead the development of cost accounting capability, helping the business make informed decisions through accurate financial insight, effective controls and high-quality reporting.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and develop the Group's cost accounting function, ensuring robust processes and controls are in place
• Deliver accurate and timely cost reporting that supports strategic and operational decision-making
• Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to improve visibility and understanding of cost performance
• Drive consistency in cost allocation methodologies and accounting practices across the Group
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance within the cost accounting framework
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting quality and process effectiveness
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities with meaningful cost analysis
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the cost accounting team
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Produce insights that help senior leaders understand cost drivers and business performance

What you'll need

We're not just looking for someone who fits our team; we want to be a good fit for you too! We're looking for individuals with qualities such as:

• Significant experience in cost accounting within a complex or multi-site organisation
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leaders
• A proactive approach to improving processes, controls and reporting standards
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail

Here’s what you can look forward to

At Lomond Group, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife, such as:

• 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• A pension scheme to help you build towards retirement
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave covering maternity, paternity, adoption & IVF
• Free, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Spread the cost of the latest gadgets & appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme
• Cut your commute's carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme
• Competitive base pay benchmarked to market, plus commission & performance bonuses on most roles
• Recognition for length of service, marked with special days & celebrations
• Funded professional qualifications to back your development & career growth
• Regular company socials, because we work hard & socialise even harder
• Access discounts at over 900 retailers through our smart spending app, plus a wellbeing centre with resources to help you stay active, eat well, build financial confidence & look after your mental health

Applications close on 28th November 2026.

At Lomond Group, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.