Cost Analyst

Bracknell
2 months ago
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Cost Analyst - Bracknell

Job Opportunity: Cost Analyst

Location: Bracknell

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Full Time, 40 hours per week - Hybrid (up to 3 days per week in the office)

My client is seeking a dedicated Cost Analyst to join their team in Bracknell! If you thrive on data accuracy and enjoy collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, this role is for you!

About the Role: As a Cost Analyst, you will play a vital role in maintaining and governing product cost data files. Your expertise will ensure that our cost files are accurate, complete, and ready for business decisions. You will collaborate closely with Senior Analysts, suppliers, and category management teams, particularly during the annual increase process, to ensure that deadlines are met and data integrity is maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance: Take responsibility for the quality of supplier cost and published price files.
Mailbox Management: Manage the department mailbox efficiently, addressing support requests promptly.
Data Monitoring: Ensure product data accuracy in collaboration with third-party data sources.
Cost Governance: Oversee standard cost governance and conduct root cause failure analysis.
Collaboration: Support Senior Analysts in providing cost analysis insights to commercial and corporate departments.
Maintenance Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy of supplier cost file maintenance, including any additions, deletions, and changes.
Data Consistency: Monitor and ensure the integrity and consistency of purchase cost data for assigned systems.
Process Improvement: Work with Senior and Associate Analysts to develop process changes that enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

What We're Looking For:

Experience with data maintenance and loading processes is essential.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access & Power BI
Experience with Sharepoint
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with management and peers.
Strong organisational skills.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines.
Capability to multitask effectively.
Familiarity with programming skills (Visual Basic, Java) is a plus.
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