Group Cost Optimisation Officer at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria - Our client is a leading Manufacturer of premium quality, aluminum beverages cans. Their goal is to be Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading aluminum beverage can supplier.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Cost Optimisation Officer

Reference Number: 130-PEO01285
Location: Agbara, Ogun
Job type: Permanent
Department: People & Change Nigeria

Role Summary

• Our client is seeking a qualified and competent individual to fill the role of Group Cost Optimisation Officer.
• The Group Cost Optimisation Officer will be responsible across the Group (i.e., including all subsidiaries) for all cost optimisation initiatives.
• The role will define and drive the strategies, policies and actions that drive efficiencies and leverage synergies across the Group seeking to ensure, at all times, that the Group expenses and costs are optimised for best value.

Responsibilities

• Leads cost optimisation process to identify sustainable cost-saving opportunities and assess their financial impact.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and entities within the Group to ensure cost efficiencies align with overall financial goals of the Group.
• Provides data-driven insights into cost management, highlighting trends and optimisation opportunities.
• Coordinates and proactively monitors all cost optimisation projects by utilising easy-to-understand, actionable, reports and dashboards.
• Analyses expenses and cost transactions; ensuring that transactions are recorded accurately and assigned to the appropriate projects and departments.

Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science or Mathematics.
• MBA or relevant master's degree.
• Relevant professional qualifications (CFA, ACA, ACCA, etc.).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ cognate experience.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2025.