Cost And Investment Analyst, Controlling Analytics

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

What you'll do

• Be a key member of our Cost and Investment Analysis Team
• Prepare, quality check and distribute cost and investment related reports in accordance with international standards
• Complete month-end responsibilities, including preparation, analysis and dissemination of accruals
• Analyse a range of cost accounts and investment projects, identify deviations to plan, perform root-cause analysis and provide commentary on actual figures
• Implement and support the development of cost benefit analysis for existing and potential projects
• Actively participate in the financial planning cycle for the following fiscal year
• Support stakeholders by providing “tailor-made” reports to help them understand their impact on certain costs/ investments
• Develop, maintain and update cost and investment data bases
• Support Cost & Investment project management
• Implement international standards and/or guidelines on a regional/ national level

What you'll need

• 3rd Level degree in Finance / Accounting / Business Analysis / Engineering or related disciplines
• Motivated/self-starter
• Part qualified Accountant, CIMA/ ACCA/ACA advantageous
• Strong analytical skills, high level of attention to detail, structured approach to problem solving and a willingness to learn
• Technical skills; advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with financial modelling
• Ability to integrate into and work as part of a collaborative team
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• German language skills advantageous but not essential

What you'll receive

Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl.

• €49,500 rising to €63,000 over 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after two years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension after one year of service
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion, or membership of the traveller community.