Cost Optimisation Lead

7 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Standard Bank of South Africa Limited Full time

Overview Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street Partner Universal Trade Business Unit(s) to understand strategic functional requirements, challenge and advise on strategic issues with a long-term focus and high business impact, and lead complex solutions / initiatives, providing regular F&VM insights, reporting and solutioning that is credible, robust, and relevant. Qualifications Degree in Finance and Accounting Experience Required. Experience Required Middle Management (8-10 years' experience, Transaction Banking experience advantageous Perform monthly cost insights and analysis reports. Analyse and report monthly Month on Month (MoM), Year on Year (YoY) cost drivers, and budget vs. actual variances vs. rolling forecast. Champion cost allocation and recovery models supported by Product and/or Regional Heads. Partner with TxB business and value chain partners on key cost projects. Prepare presentation, budgets, rolling forecasts and document key discussion points and minutes of key meetings. Additional Information Behavioural Competency Developing Strategies Providing Insights Challenging Ideas Making Decisions Upholding Standards Interacting with People Adopting Practical Approaches Directing People Examining Information Resolving Conflict Pursuing Goals Technical Skills Technical Skills Intermediate to Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills Knowledge of Power-Bi and SAP-BOLT systems advantageous #J-18808-Ljbffr



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