Job Title
Cost Team Leader
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Are you an organised and detailoriented 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 onetoones 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.
INCO: Cushman & Wakefield