Senior Manager – Cost Intelligence & Containment

About the role

We are looking for a strategic, analytical leader to drive cost efficiency and operational excellence across the Group. Reporting to the President of GSSL/Group COO, the Senior Manager will act as a neutral change agent, providing data‑driven insight and disciplined execution to reduce waste and secure sustainable savings.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the COO to translate operational and financial data into actionable performance insights, forecasts and recommendations.
• Conduct system‑level cost and consumption analysis to identify leakage, duplication and inefficiencies across shared services and business units.
• Maintain and enhance executive dashboards and early‑warning indicators for costs, efficiency and operational performance.
• Establish and own the Group’s Cost Containment Framework, setting standards, processes and governance for cost management.
• Drive cross‑functional cost‑containment initiatives, embed controls, eliminate waste and ensure sustainability of results.
• Lead analyses to uncover productivity gains, resource synergies and process‑streamlining opportunities across HR, IT, Facilities, Procurement and other shared services.
• Prepare quarterly Group performance dashboards, operational effectiveness reports and cost‑management updates for senior leadership.

Required profile

• Proven experience in cost intelligence, cost containment or financial performance management at a senior level.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex data into clear business recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing senior executives across functions.
• Track record of designing and implementing governance frameworks for cost management.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive change in a large, matrixed organization.

Required skills