Cost Accountant

BELONG. There’s no place like Principality. 

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Some reasons you may want to consider working with us; we have an award-winning flexible/hybrid working policy, we’re a 2022 winner of UK Best Large Workplaces for Women, we have a newly refurbished hi-tech office in the centre of Cardiff designed around colleague feedback, we ranked number 6 for wellbeing in 2022,  we have an extensive financial and well-being benefits package ‘’Belong’’ designed to put our people first, we have consistent colleague engagement scores of over 85% and a caring community of supportive Networks. But that’s not all, discover why there’s really no place like Principality; https://www.principality.co.uk/careers 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accountant to join us, supporting stakeholders across our business with their cost budgets and financial decision and offers exposure to departments all across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Providing financial support to a variety of business areas to assist them in managing their budgets and forecasts effectively and providing financial input/support where required.
• You will be required to carry out variance analysis & explain reasons for changes to anticipated spend. 
• The role will require the ability to be self-motivated, to take ownership and be proactive in investigating problems and solutions.

Responsibilities you’ll have: 

• Supporting business areas with budgets, forecast and cost management
• Variance analysis and reporting
• Providing financial support & guidance to enable decision making across the organisation
• Supporting and coaching junior members of the team
• Communicating with a variety of stakeholders at a variety of levels including Senior

Management & Exec 

• Proactively investigating problems and potential solutions
• Collaboratively work with and support other team members

Experience you’ll bring: 

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent
• Experience of business budgeting processes including analysis, cost reporting and variance analysis
• Excellent stakeholder management at a variety of levels including senior management & Exec 
• Knowledge of balance sheet and margin mechanics
• Experience in financial services

If you have any questions, please get in contact by emailing recruitment@principality.co.uk 

‘’We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and where colleagues feel a sense of belonging’’ Daniel Priest, Inclusion Manager. But don’t just take our word for it, see what our colleagues say about working here too; Careers (principality.co.uk)