Senior Specialist Strategic Cost Optimization

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in cost optimization and financial analysis, specifically in management consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data-driven decision-making..
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with reporting tools, BI reporting, financial modelling software, and data visualization platforms.

• Continuous Cost Out Improvement: Build a Program Management Office (PMO) for continuous cost out management across the value chain, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities across the full value chain; conduct rigorous analysis of operational processes, supply chain, and overhead expenses to uncover inefficiencies; develop and implement actionable recommendations to optimize costs while maintaining quality
• Executive Management Reporting: Work closely with senior leadership to create insightful reports and dashboards, translate complex financial data into clear, concise insights for decision-makers, and provide regular updates on cost reduction initiatives, financial performance, and key metrics. and performance.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Design and implement strategic initiatives aimed at achieving long-term cost savings, evaluate investment decisions, capital allocation, and risk management, and monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed to meet financial goals.
• Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business units to drive adoption of cost-saving measures, communicate the rationale behind cost optimization efforts to gain buy-in from stakeholders, and facilitate workshops and training sessions to embed cost-conscious practices across the organization.
• Industry Benchmarking and Best Practices: Stay informed about industry trends, benchmarks, and emerging practices, benchmark our cost structures against industry peers and identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices to enhance cost efficiency