**Key Responsibilities**: - Monitor and control costs of the academic department, including teaching sessions, extra-curricular activities and event expenses;
- Monthly review of cost forecasts;
- Collaborate closely with senior administrators and event coordinators to gather detailed information on incurred costs, ensuring accurate allocation;
- Analyze variances between actual costs and budgeted amounts, identifying causes and reporting findings to management;
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support cost optimization and budget adherence;
- Control and approval of invoices from suppliers
- Reconciliation of credit card payments
- Placing orders from suppliers if and where needed
- Create a high-level planning of academic teaching activities and check for classroom occupancy




- Set up the budget for the department for the following year
- Create cost simulations as part of the due diligence process of departmental projects **Requirements**: - Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance;
- Experience in cost control or management accounting.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify deviations.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multiple departments.
- Detail-oriented;
- Proficiency with Excel.
- Ability to work in team and independently and manage multiple priorities. If you are looking for a challenge, we are waiting for you!

📌 Cost Control Specialist - Temporary Contract (Roma)
🏢 Grupo Planeta
📍 Roma