ZBB is a fast-growing sub-unit within CFS that supports CEOs, CFO's and leaders to win the "next game"- and how to maximize value creation while doing it. ZBB provides the visibility needed to rigorously review and challenge ways of working and ultimately resetting the cost base in a way that guarantees the business is kept lean for a long-term.
YOU'RE GOOD AT

Detailed cost baselining and spend analysis with strong understanding of cost categories at a granular level
Analyzing large datasets of client financial and non-financial data utilizing advanced data analysis techniques to generate high value insights
Understanding and optimizing Chart of Accounts (CoA), general ledger systems and cost centers, providing insights to support cost management
Conducting internal and external benchmarking of costs to develop initial savings hypothesis
Identifying cost optimization levers to quantify savings potential and determining reinvestment opportunities
Conducting stakeholder interviews and facilitating challenger workshops with clients, supported with high quality analyses and your knowledge of optimization levers
Adapting the planning & budgeting process to sustainably incorporate the ZBB ways-of-working and savings ambitions
Defining governance policies for steering a ZBB program and implementing optimization initiatives
Monitoring savings realization and developing change management and communication for organization wide alignment
Working collaboratively and contributing effectively to team discussions; often leading discussions on alternative approaches and deliverables

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

1-2+ years of consulting experience in cost restructuring required; candidates with consulting experience strongly preferred
In lieu of consulting experience, 2+ years minimum industry experience required; 3-6+ years of industry experience strongly preferred
Bachelor's Degree required (advanced degree preferred)
Degree in business administration, corporate finance, accounting, mathematics etc. with very good academic achievements and / or Qualified Chartered Accountant and / or ACCA and / or CMA, with a management consulting background
Outstanding analytical skills / comfortable working with large data sets to distill data driven insights
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholder while working in a global collaborative team environment
Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx and Tableau) will be an added advantage
Fluency in English

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