Cost Controller

Ineos

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
  • Apply easily
Cost ControllerINEOS Automotive – Built For MoreStory so farSince we started our journey to build a no nonsense 4X4, we’ve come a long way. We’ve established INEOS Automotive as a serious contender in 4X4 development and manufacturing. We’ve partnered with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry. We’ve made our way from vision to prototype. We’ve secured a world-class production facility and delivery team. We’ve delivered Grenadiers to customers all around the world. We’re building our double cab pickup, the Quartermaster.People and CultureEasy never changed anything. Not in manufacturing, science, engineering or energy – and certainly not elite sport. At INEOS we tackle every challenge head-on, and we help extraordinary athletes achieve extraordinary things. When it comes to making positive change, we know nothing gets done without grit, rigour and humour. Our Automotive team consist of around 1500 employees, 10 locations and 44 nationalities, we’re an international team working together to challenge the ordinary.If this sounds like you, let’s talk.Your role:The Cost Controller will be responsible for developing, controlling, planning, and forecasting G&A budget. You will support in the review of actuals versus budget input, including variance analysis for FP&A monthly executive reporting. As a newly formed Automotive business we are having to build our commercial landscape from scratch. This role will assist in supporting the development and implementation of cost control processes across the business. The role requires the ability to work with ambiguity as this is a new product with no history, and thus offers a unique opportunity to challenge assumptions but also help shape them.Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Support annual Budget and Business Plan development and input to FP&A
  • Provide department monthly with actuals from SAP
  • Ensure accruals are submitted to ensure actuals represent full month
  • Prepare together with department staff monthly Actual versus Budget, establish variance analysis and prepare full year forecast when requested
  • Help to identify opportunities, agree introduction, and monitor results
  • Liaise between departments and Finance function (FP&A, Project Controller)
  • Assume FIN controller function of 1st approval of PRs raised from departments covered
  • Support departments to prepare projects and coordinate with Project Controller
  • Prepare ad-hoc analysis
What we are looking for:
  • Studying towards an Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or relevant degree desired but not required
  • Minimum of 2 years of Finance Analyst or similar experience. Key skills include experience in building/maintaining complex financial models and clear presentation of financial data, especially to non-financial individuals
  • Strong Excel skills including the use of pivot tables and advanced formulae
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Commercial awareness, a positive attitude and “can-do” approach, comfortable to challenge at all levels
  • Ability to work well in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment, ecellent time management and ability to prioritise workload
  • Attention to detail and ability to quickly master complex requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build long term professional relationships at all levels
  • Ability to think on your feet and adjust to an ever-changing landscape and to think outside the box and suggest novel solutions to problems

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