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 portfoliosDevelop and maintain financial plans covering Capex, Opex, capitalised overheads, and resource costsMonitor and analyse spend against budget and forecast, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actionsCost Control & GovernanceEnsure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and governance requirementsManage project funding, purchase orders, accruals, recharges, and investment trackingChallenge financial assumptions and forecasts to improve accuracy and controlSupport audits through accurate,



well‑documented financial recordsPortfolio Financial ManagementPartner with Product, Engineering, Delivery, and Finance teams to provide financial reporting and insightTrack costs against approved funding and investment plansAnalyse variances, trends, and cost drivers, providing recommendations to leadershipMaintain financial visibility across complex, multi‑million‑pound portfoliosCapitalisation & ComplianceAct as a subject matter expert for Capex, Opex, and capitalisation policiesEnsure costs are treated correctly in line with accounting requirementsReview resource allocations and capitalisation activities to maximise value and complianceProvide guidance on financial governance and cost management best practiceReporting & InsightProduce dashboards, reports, and executive presentationsTurn complex financial data into clear, actionable insightsReport on portfolio performance, forecast accuracy

📌 Specialist Cost Planner (Madrid)
🏢 Vodafone
📍 Madrid