Cost centre managers are often evaluated by comparing actual costs under their control against budgeted or standard costs using variance analysis.

Cost Centre Managers

Individuals responsible for managing a department or unit within an organization that does not directly add to profit but incurs costs.

Variance Analysis

The process of investigating the difference between planned financial outcomes and actual financial performance.

Standard Costs

The predetermined costs associated with manufacturing a product, which are used for budgetary and inventory valuation purposes.