Cost Optimisation Lead , Universal Trade

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.

• Degree in Finance and Accounting

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.

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

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Knowledge of Power-Bi and SAP-BOLT systems advantageous