Cost Centre Accounting Lead - Strategy & Insights

Verian Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm located in Greater London is seeking a Head of Cost Centre Accounting to manage and optimize cost visibility across all departments. This pivotal role involves providing timely cost reports, ensuring financial governance, and leading the budgeting process. Prospective candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience in cost centre management, and familiarity with SAP. The firm embraces a hybrid working model and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid & flexible working

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a management accounting focus.
• Excellent analytical and data-interpretation skills.
• Rigorous financial control and high reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely cost reporting across all cost centres.
• Partner with departmental heads for cost discipline and variance explanation.
• Lead the budgeting cycle for cost centres.

Skills

Cost centre accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Understanding of cost drivers

Experience with SAP or S4H

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

S4H

Job description

A leading consulting firm located in Greater London is seeking a Head of Cost Centre Accounting to manage and optimize cost visibility across all departments. This pivotal role involves providing timely cost reports, ensuring financial governance, and leading the budgeting process. Prospective candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience in cost centre management, and familiarity with SAP. The firm embraces a hybrid working model and offers opportunities for professional growth.