COMPANY DESCRIPTION/ BUSINESS UNIT

Location: Basingstoke hybrid 3x per week in office
Employment Type: 6-month FTC
Hours: Monday-Friday 36.25 hours per week
Salary: Competitive salary plus up to 12% annual bonus
Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again!
As one of the UK’s most trusted brands, we provide a wide range of services to millions of customers. From comprehensive Home and Motor Insurance to personalised Financial Services like Loans and Savings, and outstanding B2B, Consumer, Business Services, Driver Training, Car Care, and Service Maintenance and Repair, we’ve got you covered. Our mission is to keep Britain moving, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Ready to join us?

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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

This is a highly numerate and analytical role. The ideal candidate should possess one or more of the following:

• Training or academic qualifications in economics, business, or finance
• Experience within a large corporate organisation
• Expertise in engineering or manufacturing process design or working in a controls environment
• Background in a change or transformation function

Personal Characteristics

• Organised, logical, and fact-based with strong numeracy skills
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Passionate about learning and driving change
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and a self-starter—capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team

As a key member of the Cost Management team, you will play a vital role in shaping the AA’s strategic approach to cost management. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading Cost Management Initiatives – Helping to develop and establish the function that drives the AA’s strategic change
• Implementing an Enterprise-wide Cost Strategy – Supporting the Head of Cost Management in delivering a comprehensive approach to cost control, covering all aspects of Opex and ensuring value-for-money Capex spending
• Providing Data-driven Insights – Designing and delivering analysis to deepen understanding of the AA’s cost base and support informed decision-making on resource allocation
• Financial Modelling – Utilising data from multiple sources to support fact-based decision-making and strategic planning
• Driving Cost Efficiency – Developing new initiatives to enhance cost control and efficiency, including establishing governance and controls around key spending areas
• Collaborating Across Business Functions – Working closely with Finance, the COO function, and AA business units to assess cost drivers, strengthen cost disciplines, and implement efficiency measures
• Reporting for Senior Decision-makers – Producing key reports for the fortnightly Cost Management Committees, the senior group responsible for overseeing the AA’s expense

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Strong Financial and Business Acumen – A solid understanding of financial and business controls
• Advanced Excel and Analytical Skills – Ability to handle data from multiple sources, conduct financial modelling, and perform detailed analysis
• Strategic Thinking – Experience in business planning, strategy development, and creating business cases
• Cost Control Expertise – Experience in developing and implementing cost controls would be advantageou

This is a highly numerate and analytical role. The ideal candidate should possess one or more of the following:

• Training or academic qualifications in economics, business, or finance
• Experience within a large corporate organisation
• Expertise in engineering or manufacturing process design or working in a controls environment
• Background in a change or transformation functio