Who we are The 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 do Key Responsibilities * Lead 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. * Ensure 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. * Partner 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. * Act 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. * Produce dashboards, reports, and executive presentations. * Report on portfolio performance, forecast accuracy, risks, and opportunities. * Drive reporting automation and continuous improvement. * Identify opportunities to simplify

📌 Specialist Cost Planner (Andalucía)
🏢 Vodafone
📍 Andalucía