Strategic Cost Optimization Specialist

1 week ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Change Recruitment Full time

**Job Overview**

We are seeking a skilled Strategic Cost Optimization Specialist to join our team at Change Recruitment.

As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in engaging with executive and head of finance around key cost drivers as they evolve the cost base.

You will work closely with business teams to discuss spend, benefit realization, and ongoing performance trending, requiring commercial awareness and an approach to working with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of monthly reporting packs covering income, product performance, variance to budgets, analysis of key metrics
  • Creation of monthly commentary and narrative, engaging with the business to determine key themes
  • Budget setting and wider planning activity for business areas
  • Assessment of new business cases
  • Insight into spend versus cost analysis against products
  • Preparation and review of budgets and forecasts
  • Review of balance sheet metrics
  • Engagement with product SMEs across the business

Requirements:

Past business partnering experience is essential, with experience within the planning cycle, budget setting, and review. Commercial awareness and confidence when presenting and partnering with non-finance professionals is required.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000, plus a strong benefits package, making this an attractive opportunity for the right candidate.



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