Cost Team Leader

Job Description

Cost Team Leader

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with experience in service charge management and team leadership? We are looking for a Cost Team Leader to oversee financial operations, manage a dedicated team, and provide critical support to property managers and the wider estates team.

Responsibilities:

• Approve invoices daily, ensuring timely processing for payment runs.
• Review and challenge budgets exceeding a 10% increase and address ad hoc requests.
• Maintain and update master spreadsheets, generate monthly reports, and balance invoices with approvals.
• Conduct daily workload allocation, weekly one-to-ones, and monthly performance reviews for team members.
• Work closely with property managers, accounting teams, and internal departments to address queries and streamline processes.
• Regularly update and refine operational processes and provide training to junior team members.
• Generate and review reports to monitor invoice progress, ensure compliance, and support budgeting processes.
• Assist property managers and estates teams with special assignments and key projects.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in service charge or financial management, ideally in the property management sector.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with experience managing team performance.
• Proficiency in ERP and invoicing systems, with excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to resolve challenges and optimise processes effectively.

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