Senior Consultant – Cost Transformation and Margin Improvement​

The role

You will work with clients to understand cost bases and margin drivers. You will build financial models and cost analyses to provide practical recommendations. You will also support the design and delivery of cost and margin improvement programmes.

What you will do

• Work with clients to understand their cost base and margin drivers
• Build financial models and cost analyses
• Contribute to the design and delivery of cost and margin improvement programmes
• Track and report the value delivered
• Help clients build their own capability through knowledge transfer
• Work closely with colleagues across Baringa
• Support the development of more junior colleagues

Required qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience
• University degree in Economics, Econometrics, Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field and/or experience in cost analysis, cost transformation, FP&A, spend analysis, or a similar area, gained
• Strong financial modelling and quantitative analysis skills
• Ability to turn analysis into actionable insight
• Ability to break down complex problems
• Ability to communicate messages clearly in writing and in person
• Collaborative approach and comfort working with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Ability to travel internationally for up to 30% of the time
• Ability to travel and work within the EU/UK

Nice to have

• ACCA, CIMA or CFA qualification (completed or in progress)
• Exposure to SG&A, third-party cost, zero-based budgeting or operating model work
• Experience in a deals environment or operational due diligence
• Experience in a strategy firm, Big 4 or similar advisory firm, investment banking, audit or M&A advisory

Benefits

• 5 weeks of annual leave
• 5-Year Recharge benefit of 2 additional weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service
• Hybrid working policy
• Flexibility around taking unpaid leave
• 3 Corporate Responsibility Days per year
• Annual People Fund to support and manage wellbeing
• Participation in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme

About the company

Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. The firm works across various industry sectors using strategy, transformation and operational excellence.