Job Vacancy Details
Cost Manager
Financial Services
Bristol
Permanent ⁄ £32000 - £39000
Updated August 24, 2008
An opportunity has arisen that will provide the right candidate with the chance to be part of a team that will deliver a step change in the visibility of the Banking cost base through a fundamental change in the process of cost allocation. This high profile role will provide an opportunity to develop strong Change Delivery and Customer Relationship Management competencies using standard/unit costing accounting principles. Importantly this role provides real insight into the cost base, what the drivers are and how they are influenced.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, responsibilities include:
• Successfully delivering a change of process by embedding robust Standard Costing to allocate costs in 2007 - the success of this relies heavily on the quality of MI inputs and outputs which is currently reflected by involvement in 2 different work streams
• All responsibilities will involve management on both the current basis and the new Standard Cost basis
• Managing both supplier (charge in) and customer (charge out) relationships in both a BAU and changing environment.
• Annual budget and quarterly forecast
• Monthly internal reporting
• Introducing efficiencies to existing processes (excel based)
The core objectives of Transfer Charging are:
• Performance measurement and reporting - true measure of business performance
• Good Corporate Behaviour - initiate action driving optimum value for PMU and total Group
• Decision Support - decisions based on the real economic cost of business activity
Who we're looking for
Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
This role is pivotal in supporting and working with the Senior Manager throughout this change delivery so key personal pre-requisites include:
• Have excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Flexibility to cope with changing priorities and deadlines
• Be a team player as well as the ability to work independently.
• A determination to succeed
• Courage to embrace change
• Tenacity
About our client
Multinational FS organisation with a superb reputation for training and retention of staff.
What's on offer
Up to £39,000 basic salary
Benefits include;
Car/Car allowance
Bonus,
Pension,
Health,
30 days holiday
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 117 927 6509.
Job Ref: 12857174
Your application will be sent to Kate John.
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