Cost Analyst

This role will be working in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment, and you will be comfortable dealing with high volume of workload and will require flexibility in working hours. You will work closely with Director / Head of level colleagues and all those with budget ownership responsibilities.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual summaries related to inventory accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve inventory data issues that arise, working in collaboration with the project management team.
• Compile, analyse, and evaluate data to inform financial projections and support Cost Cap compliance.
• Identify root causes and disconnects to help management develop resolutions to inventory inaccuracies, work order release issues and material flow issues.
• Develop strong partnerships between Operations, finance and other business functions.
• Recommend and support implementation of process changes and system enhancements based on findings.
• Communicate your findings effectively and follow through with actions to help drive improvements.
• Developing internal Power BI reporting

• Bachelor's or Master’s in business, business administration, accounting or equivalent experience.
• Part-qualified (ACCA/ACA) desirable
• Experience in Manufacturing industry
• Excellent Excel & IT skills, Power BI desirable
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and organise to work effectively to deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Eager to learn and enthusiastic

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate emotional resilience and intelligence in the face of competing demands
• Creative problem solver able to use technical skills and relationships to implement solutions
• The drive, determination and commitment to get things done and get results
• Displays a professional curiosity to seek opportunities for continual improvement
• Recognising key relationships and making conscious effort to build rapport irrespective of status

What McLaren can offer?

We strive to provide a fun, innovative, collaborative and open culture where everyone’s input is welcome, and everyone feels part of our achievements. We work hard to create a culture of continuous improvement and support this with a proactive approach to management and personal development.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre on the edge of Woking. Our large campus includes a gym, swimming pool, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park land. MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 32min train ride.

We encourage hybrid working patterns to give you options to balance your home life and hobbies with your work, and offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.