IT Asset and Cost Analyst

Leeds Building Society; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused financial organization in Leeds is seeking an IT Asset and Cost Analyst for a six-month fixed term contract, with a hybrid working model. The role involves managing costs, overseeing procurement, and working with legal teams on supplier contracts. Ideal candidates have experience in budget management or IT asset management and possess strong problem-solving skills. The company values a supportive culture, offering various employee benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Colleague bonus up to 12%

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

26 days holiday plus holiday purchase scheme

Colleague Mortgage Scheme

Development opportunities

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience managing or overseeing budgets, reporting on operational costs, or managing suppliers is highly desirable.
• Background in IT or finance is similarly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach is crucial.
• Good problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance, control, and oversight of operating costs to the Management team.
• Manage the IT invoice and procurement process, ensuring timely approvals.
• Collaborate with Legal and Procurement on supplier contracts.
• Develop oversight of IT Assets, including software licensing and version control.

Skills

Managing or overseeing budgets

IT Asset Management

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Problem-solving skills

Job description

What we offer you?

IT Asset and Cost Analyst

Six month fixed term contract or secondment

We have a hybrid working model, where you can work 60% from home, with the rest of your time being flexibly based at our brand new, sustainable head office in Leeds city centre, just 5 minutes' walk from the train station.

We offer a competitive rewards package including :

• A generous colleague bonus of up to 12%
• Matched pension contributions of up to 8%
• 26 days holiday, plus holiday purchase scheme
• Colleague Mortgage Scheme - currently capped at 5%
• Development opportunities
• Volunteering days

Our friendly, supportive culture will help you be the best you can be — now and in the future.

About the role

This is an excellent career pathway for someone either from an IT background looking to explore their skills in a new area as we look to mature our IT Asset space or someone from a finance and budget oversight background looking for a new challenge.

The IT Asset and Cost Analyst will provide assurance, control, and oversight of operating costs to the Management team, in conjunction with a Finance Business Partner. They will be responsible for the IT invoice and procurement process, ensuring invoices are approved and returned, challenging cost as required. The role will also involve working with Legal and Procurement on supplier contracts and longer term, the role will develop into looking at our IT Assets, rationalising our software estate, software version control and software licensing.

What will you bring to the role?

• Any experience of managing or overseeing budgets, reporting on operational costs or managing suppliers highly desirable.
• A background in IT (particularly IT Asset Management, Configuration Analysis) or finance similarly desirable.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Why choose Leeds Building Society?

Our business is centred around community, people and society. We're embarking on an exciting period of growth and transformation and have ambitious plans, which are guided by our strong foundations and financial security. We love to give our colleagues the opportunity to thrive, encouraging them to take on challenges that meet the needs of our current and future members.

Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our three-star Best Companies accreditation in 2022. This is the highest rating and recognises our ‘world-class' levels of engagement.

Leeds Building Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.