Lead the operational execution of Trafigura's Global Cost Management team, ensuring rigorous budgeting rigor, accurate forecasting, and transparent cost allocation
Job Summary
Lead the operational execution of Trafigura's Global Cost Management team, ensuring rigorous budgeting rigor, accurate forecasting, and transparent cost allocation.
Implement quarterly rolling forecast cycles, coordinate annual zero-based budgeting exercises, and produce variance analysis reports with clear commentary.
Partner with functional heads to understand cost drivers, conduct business review meetings, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
Matching Summary
Lead the operational execution of Trafigura's Global Cost Management team, ensuring rigorous budgeting rigor, accurate forecasting, and transparent cost allocation.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Budgeting and forecasting rigor
Zero-based budgeting implementation
Overhead cost allocation
Financial modeling and analysis
Advanced Excel skills
ERP and EPM systems experience
Nice-to-have
Commodities trading business acumen
Fast-paced matrix organization experience
Big 4 consulting exposure
Team management experience
Commercial awareness
Key Requirements
5-7 years in FP&A, management accounting, or financial controlling
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Demonstrated experience establishing or improving budgeting processes
Track record of implementing zero-based budgeting
Experience with overhead allocation methodologies
Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CPA) or working towards