Manager, Cost and Operations Excellence

The role is responsible for driving financial transparency, performance managing operational and cost KPIs through a “One set of numbers” approach, establishing a clear link between financial data and operational performance working closely with the P2P Cost Control team and Business Administration (Finance).
The successful incumbent must pair financial expertise with operational acumen to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and challenge the status quo. The position also acts as the right hand to the Director of Operations for Area MIN, playing a pivotal role in providing leadership with data-driven recommendations for impactful decision-making in your Area and will act as change agent in the Area cementing the regionally designed performance management framework based on the four disciplines of Execution (4DX) and the Daily Operating System (DOS).
The position reports directly to the Regional Director of Cost Control and Operational Steering, working closely with regional OPSS and P2P Cost Control teams, Area Management and Operations, Finance and QSC colleagues to ensure that Area performance is effectively planned, monitored, and continuously improved. You will also act as the lead/senior OPSS business partner across the Area OPSS community with respect to Functional Change Management, Performance Management and Cost Control strategy

- Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 4-8 years of relevant experience in Finance Business Partnering, Planning, Financial Analysis, Cost Control, or Operational reporting.
- Experience in driving performance management dialogues based on 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) is a pre-requisite.

Technical & Analytical Skills

- SAP proficient
- Advanced Excel proficiency; knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar tools is a strong plus.
- Ability to interpret large data sets, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.

Key Competencies:

- Outgoing, extrovert approach to understanding underlying business drivers for financial performance
- Strong analytical mindset with a hands-on, execution-driven approach.
- Ability to influence without direct authority and get required results
- Ability to synthesize data and derive actionable insights. Always applying a forward-looking perspective in discussions
- Empathic and strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable communicating with cross-functional teams and aligning diverse stakeholders.
- High levels of positive energy with a can-do attitude
- Structured, self-driven, and able to manage multiple streams of work.
- Passion for continuous improvement and process enhancement.