Who we areThe Senior Cost Planner is responsible for managing financial planning, forecasting, governance, and cost control across a portfolio of technology and business programmes. Working closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Portfolio teams, the role provides financial insight, ensures strong governance, and supports investment decision-making across Capital and Operational expenditure.
What you'll doKey ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & ForecastingLead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial activities across multiple portfolios.
Develop and maintain financial plans covering Capex, Opex, capitalised overheads, and resource costs.
Monitor and analyse spend against budget and forecast, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
Cost Control & GovernanceEnsure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and governance requirements.
Manage project funding, purchase orders, accruals, recharges, and investment tracking.
Challenge financial assumptions and forecasts to improve accuracy and control.




Support audits through accurate, well-documented financial records.
Portfolio Financial ManagementPartner with Product, Engineering, Delivery, and Finance teams to provide financial reporting and insight.
Track costs against approved funding and investment plans.
Analyse variances, trends, and cost drivers, providing recommendations to leadership.
Maintain financial visibility across complex, multi-million-pound portfolios.
Capitalisation & ComplianceAct as a subject matter expert for Capex, Opex, and capitalisation policies.
Ensure costs are treated correctly in line with accounting requirements.
Review resource allocations and capitalisation activities to maximise value and compliance.
Provide guidance on financial governance and cost management best practice.
Reporting & InsightProduce dashboards, reports, and executive presentations.
Turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
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📌 Specialist Cost Planner (Málaga)
🏢 Vodafone
📍 Málaga