The role will be based in the Sheffield office twice a week, candidates must be based nearby. Cost Reporting Produce & distribute monthly and ad hoc MI on operational costs & FTE; consolidated and by team, actual v budget with commentary, update forecasts, highlight and explain significant variances Produce monthly MI on headcount and salary costs; consolidated and by team, actual v budget with commentary, update forecasts, highlight variances Attend monthly cost and FTE review meetings - provide robust challenge to the teams on current costs and forecasts forward Co-ordinate the collation of costs and salaries for inclusion in the annual business plan providing a robust challenge to the business on proposed budgets Produce cost forecasts and actuals for new programmes Ensure that the nominal structure is aligned with the requirements of the business Develop reporting using the ACCESS Dimensions, Power BI and Workday Adaptive Planning reporting functionality Support the month end management accounts process Reconcile balance sheet accounts Support in the preparation of the quarterly VAT return Undertake any additional ad hoc requests Continuous Improvement Ensure that all finance processes are properly documented, and the finance manual is updated Identify process improvements as part of the continuous improvement Essential Experience in producing high quality cost reports Experience in working on forecasting Excel proficiency Qualified accountant Desirable Experience of Dimensions & EPM accounting systems Knowledge of comparable financial products Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003