Cost Optimization Manager

1 month ago


Santa Ana, United States Veritas Search Group Full time

Who You Are:

You are a passionate individual with a strong interest in the consulting industry. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of new billable savings projects, including discovery, strategy, negotiations, implementation, and savings confirmation. With input from the Practice Group Manager, you will execute the savings strategies developed for each client project. Additionally, you will seek out and present new revenue opportunities to the Client Relationship Teams within the existing client base.

Key Attributes:

  • Passion for the consulting industry.
  • Subject matter expertise within the financial services industry, including corporate finance, financial and/or banking statements, audit, treasury, etc.
  • Experience in developing solutions for large enterprise clients using creative and out-of-the-box thinking.
  • Ability to identify savings based on a customer’s infrastructure, vendor contracts, and pricing schedules, and provide comprehensive solutions to drive cost savings.

What You Will Do:

  • Perform data analysis to apply cost savings methodologies and assist in the development of client savings strategies.
  • Update and maintain project timelines/milestones and strategies using enterprise systems such as CRM and Smartsheet.
  • Complete data obtainment and savings analyses for projects.
  • Accurately analyze vendor proposals to provide insight and recommendations to increase savings.
  • Review client invoices post-implementation to ensure programs are correctly implemented.
  • Maintain productive relationships with client vendor representatives, clients, and colleagues.
  • Create client-facing materials and collaborate with the Client Relationship Manager to present savings opportunities to clients.
  • Identify, manage, and implement new opportunities to increase savings and deliver additional value to the existing client base.
  • Follow defined Practice Group and Company processes and procedures.
  • Establish credibility with clients as the subject matter expert on consulting projects.
  • Work directly with vendor partners to negotiate best-in-class, win-win agreements on behalf of clients.
  • Utilize creative thinking to create solutions for large enterprise clients.
  • Stay current with industry trends within your area(s) of expertise.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You Need:

  • Experience with data analysis using MS Excel.
  • BA/BS Degree with a minimum of 6-8 years of vendor management, analyst, or consulting experience, ideally in the financial services or FP&A industry.
  • Self-starter with the ability to solve ambiguous or open-ended business challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction and writing structured, compelling messages.
  • Attention to detail with strong quantitative and analytical skills, demonstrated problem-solving abilities, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
  • Proven ability to deliver results.
  • Strong relationship skills and the ability to build alignment among customers and key stakeholders, with demonstrated experience influencing without authority.
  • Strong work ethic with a will-to-win attitude.
  • Project management experience is a plus.
  • Ability to use project management software to manage deliverables, such as Smartsheet and Project Management CRM strategies.



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