EMEA Cost Controller – 12 Months Mat Cover

Nomura

Cost Controller in London supporting financial analysis and cost management for EMEA region at Nomura. Responsible for PnL cost analytics, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration.

Posted 7/7/2026contractLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and cost analytics, with a strong focus on data analysis, scenario-based modeling, and effective communication with senior management. Proficient in utilizing advanced Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to support financial insights and process improvements.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)FP&A ExperienceCost AnalyticsAdvanced Microsoft ExcelHyperion Essbase Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Financial Planning and AnalysisCost AnalyticsData AnalysisScenario-Based ModelingMonth-End ProcessesAccruals and PrepaymentsBudget Variance AnalysisCost AllocationForecastingProcess Automation

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointHyperion EssbaseIn-House Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

PnL Cost AnalyticsBusiness PartneringStakeholder EngagementCFO SupportEMEA Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparation, analysis, and presentation of PnL cost analytics, including supporting Month-End processes to close the PnL, reviewing accruals and prepayments, and broader support to the rest of the CMA team.
Provide insight into data to support the business/senior management with understanding cost drivers and variances to budget.
Support the production of costs deck for the regional CFO/ CAOs, focusing on costs variances to budget, costs allocation MI and various EMEA-specific analysis led by business/senior management.
Business partnering with various stakeholders, including the regional CFO and Deputy CFO.
Perform analyses/scenario-based modelling to support the business/senior management with direct and indirect cost analyses, including analysis of headcount.
Prepare materials to support analysis and discussion with the business/senior management.
Liaise with CMA colleagues on a global basis on analysis, projects and ad hoc to resolve issues and provide advice relating to analyses/scenario-based modelling.
Work closely with project teams to support with workstream deliverables.
Support with year-end budgeting as well as the rolling monthly forecasting for the region.
Proactively seek opportunities to automate processes and to drive process improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
Relevant experience of FP&A or Cost analytics.
Strong numeracy and analytical skills to actively interrogate data and to present insights.
Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest.
Good organisational and multi-tasking skills.
Adaptable to changing business dynamics and circumstances.
Proactive in taking ownership of new projects and initiatives.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
High level of attention to detail.
Positive attitude and a team player.
Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure.
Advanced Microsoft Office desirable, especially MS Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables) and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Hyperion Essbase desirable.
Ability to learn in-house reporting tools essential.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities