Cost Analyst (EMEA Grade - Graduate)

Responsibilities of the jobholder:

• Meet defined performance targets in relation to invoice review, authorization and all aspects of Cost Control

• Day to day identification of quality issues and risks and escalation of such issues

• Establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with external and internal clients, colleagues and management

• Complete service charge documentation reviews

• Minimise invoice volumes awaiting approval or being queried and minimise approval/query resolution times

• Liaising with suppliers, managing agents and other 3rd parties to obtain legal documentation in relation to invoice queries

• Regular reporting on property expenditures

• Support appropriate tenant recharge calculations on time and in line with supporting legal documentation

• Validating invoice header details and review, code and authorize invoices for payment

• Investigating and resolving invoice queries

• To provide advice / support to other team members to enable and ensure their contribution to outputs and adherence to procedures

• Support the preparation and calculation of finance amendments to creditor accounts

• Ensuring client requirements and Cushman & Wakefield quality procedures are followed

• Collaboration with other departments (Data, AP, AR, Estate Management)

• Cost Control query management

• Supporting the team's back up structure

• Internal and external audit support

Required skills for filling the position:

• Strong IT literacy

• Intermediate MS Excel

• Very good written and verbal communication skills

• Very good problem solving skills

• Analytical mindset

• Able to work independently and in a team

• Strong work ethic

• Flexibility during times of change

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

• Proactive, enthusiastic and willing to learn