Business Cost Analyst

Business Cost Analyst 

Salary: £39,053 - £41,416 per annum plus excellent benefits

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Contract:   Full Time, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 30th August 2024

Interview Date: 5th September 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Cost Analyst to join our Financial Reporting team. In this role, you will be responsible analysing financial data, focusing on controlling and optimising colleague costs, ensuring accurate and efficient cost management to support our business objectives.

Main job responsibilities:

• Analyse and monitor the colleague establishment reporting on changes in colleague, FTE’s and costs, including salaries and on-costs. 
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on colleague cost trends and variances for the management accounts.
• To prepare the annual colleague resource budget through collaborative discussions with budget holders. 
• To assist in preparing the Group Financial Statements in accordance with the relevant accounting standards (FRS 102) and adhering to the reporting deadlines. 
• Implement best practices for cost management and control. 
• Provide financial guidance and support to management and other stakeholders regarding costing of new initiatives or external funding applications.
• To act as a business partner providing monthly management accounts and financial guidance to an assigned directorate.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Graduate in a business-related subject or AAT Level 4 qualified. 
• Experience of working in a role analysing data and trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent IT skills and experience particularly in Microsoft office products particularly excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations

What’s in it for you?

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, 27 days annual leave (plus Christmas shut down), a defined benefit pension scheme, health cash plan, a range of shopping and leisure discounts.  

We are output focused and flexible and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Despite the high expectation for performance and delivery, we are committed to ensuring colleagues have a healthy work-life balance and able to work in agile ways which support them.  

About us

At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.

Interested in joining our team? Visit our website at www.whg.uk.com to learn more and apply