Strategic Cost & Reporting Controller (Hybrid)

SmartStream; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme (matched up to

Job summary

SmartStream, a global software and managed services provider, is seeking a Cost and Reporting Controller in Bristol. The role supports the Group Finance team with accounting, analysis and reporting across cost areas, including headcount, supplier costs, and central overheads.

It requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and experience in NetSuite/Anaplan. The position is hybrid (3 days in the office) and offers monthly and quarterly reporting to executive management, with responsibility

Qualifications

• Studying toward a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA or ACCA).
• Excellent written and spoken English essential.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with reporting systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage a high-volume workload.
• Self-motivated with good communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle headcount reporting and reflect changes in Anaplan and HR data.
• Post journals in NetSuite for accruals, prepayments and cost reclassifications.
• Provide monthly P&L commentary and analysis for cost categories.
• Prepare monthly management reports and board-ready revenue and cost metrics.
• Forecast headcount and costs in Anaplan; support budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Self-management

Communication

Deadline driven

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Education

CIMA/ACCA in study

Tools

NetSuite

Anaplan

Job description

SmartStream, a global software and managed services provider, is seeking a Cost and Reporting Controller in Bristol. The role supports the Group Finance team with accounting, analysis and reporting across cost areas, including headcount, supplier costs, and central overheads.

It requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and experience in NetSuite/Anaplan. The position is hybrid (3 days in the office) and offers monthly and quarterly reporting to executive management, with responsibility