Senior Manager – Cost Transformation and Margin Improvement​

The role

You will lead cost and margin improvement programmes from diagnostic to implementation. You will shape EVC strategy for senior stakeholders and lead multi-disciplinary teams. You will also coach team members and contribute to business development.

What you will do

• Lead cost and margin improvement programmes end to end
• Shape EVC strategy and roadmaps for senior stakeholders
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Ensure value is realised and sustained through benefits tracking
• Coach and develop team members
• Build long-term client relationships
• Shape proposals and contribute to business development
• Help build the Sofia EVC team and its reputation

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience
• University degree in Economics, Econometrics, Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Track record of leading programmes in gross margin improvement, SG&A or third-party cost reduction, operational performance and efficiency, or operational due diligence
• Experience across the client lifecycle from diagnostics to implementation
• Experience in business development and in delivering work in at least one of Baringa's industry sectors, and/or with private equity
• Strong senior stakeholder relationship, communication and presentation skills
• Experience coaching teams and delivering training to colleagues and clients
• Ability to travel internationally for up to 30% of the time
• Ability to travel and work within the EU/UK

Nice to have

• Master's degree
• Significant experience in a strategy firm, Big 4 or similar advisory firm, investment banking, audit or M&A advisory
• ACCA, CIMA or CFA qualification
• Experience of private equity portfolio value creation
• Experience in a deals environment or operational due diligence

Benefits

• 5 weeks of annual leave
• 2 weeks of additional 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 wellbeing
• 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 with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence.