Group Cost Optimisation Officer at a Leading Manufacturing Company - 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 qualified and competent individuals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Cost Optimisation Officer 

Job ID: 130-PEO01285
Location: Agabra, Ogun
Department: People & Change Nigeria

Role Summary

• 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.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ cognate experience.
• MBA or relevant master's degree.
• Relevant professional qualifications (CFA, ACA, ACCA, etc.).

Application Closing Date
9th May, 2025.