Activity-Based Costing Consultant for a pivotal role in delivering high-impact Cost Management [...]

• Company: Consulting Firm Internazionale

• Role Purpose: The Activity-Based Costing Consultant will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact cost management solutions for a client in the insurance sector. This position requires a hands-on professional with deep expertise in insurance industry cost structures and benchmarking, ideally with consulting experience. The consultant will focus on activity-based costing (ABC), cost allocation validation, benchmarking, and developing scalable frameworks to optimize cost structures, support long-term client growth strategies, and prepare for diversification into new products or geographies.

• Keywords: Activity Based Costing, Management Consulting, Insurance

• Responsibilities:

  1. Project Delivery: Apply Activity-Based Costing methodologies to validate cost allocation mechanisms and improve cost visibility. Conduct benchmarking exercises to compare cost drivers and structures with industry peers. Identify non-value-adding activities, recommend process optimization opportunities, and highlight automation potential.
  2. Research & Analysis: Perform detailed data analysis to validate and benchmark cost allocations across business lines. Identify and document key cost drivers and evaluate their impact on profitability and operational efficiency.
  3. Client Interaction & Presentation: Conduct client interviews and workshops to gather critical insights and ensure alignment on project deliverables. Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and reports that distill complex data into actionable insights.

• Requisites:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field (mandatory).
  2. Master’s degree or MBA (preferred but not required).
  3. Minimum 5–7 years of consulting experience with a focus on cost management in the insurance industry.
  4. Expertise in Activity-Based Costing (ABC), cost allocation frameworks, and benchmarking exercises.
  5. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
  6. Consulting Skills: Experience in managing projects, engaging clients, and delivering high-quality outputs.
  7. Insurance Expertise: Deep understanding of cost drivers, industry benchmarks, and operational processes within the insurance sector.

• Language: English

• Place of work: Abu Dhabi on-ground 3/6 months contract

• Workload: Full-time availability within 2-3 weeks from confirmation.

Skills: Management Consulting, Insurance Industry, Cost Management