Cost Optimization Specialist at GZ Industries

Job Description

• To collect and analyze financial information related to the GZI' organization's expenses, seeking ways to improve accuracy of cost budgets and forecasts, and to decrease the cost of assigned departments and projects

Roles & Responsibilities

• To drive cost reduction sustainably and efficiently improve initiatives across GZI
• Play an instrumental role in various change management programs and, in general, act as an agent Of change, always with a focus on COSt reduction/ productivity improvement.
• Drive the budgetary controls for the company.
• Provide deep and actionable insights into GZl's current cost base/structure, supported by clear and accurate analytics and metrics.
• Conceive, advocate, and drive short-, medium-, and long-term cost optimization initiatives by introducing rolling annual and medium-term 3-year or 5-year programs.
• Coordinate and proactively monitor all cost optimization projects by utilizing easy-to- understand, actionable reports and dashboards.
• Continuously identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve productivity/efficiency, and advocate the same to relevant stakeholders.
• Foster a continuous improvement and cost avoidance culture across GZI.
• Analyse expenses and cost transactions, ensuring that transactions are recorded accurately and assigned to the appropriate projects and departments.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Required Education/ Qualification

• First Degree preferably in the fields Of Accounting and Finance professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA Or CFA are a plus.
• Advanced finance competency and numeracy are expected.
• Mastery of software applications such MS Excel, PowerPoint, etc. is essential. Knowledge of SAP would be a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within the manufacturing sector or a top management consultancy firm.