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

Financial Planning & Forecasting

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
Cost Control & Governance

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
Portfolio Financial Management

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
Capitalisation & Compliance

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
Reporting & Insight

Produce dashboards, reports, and executive presentations
Turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
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📌 Specialist Cost Planner (Madrid)
🏢 Vodafone
📍 Madrid