Manager, Business Cost Consulting

Pandora; København; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Pandora is seeking a Business Cost Consulting Manager to lead cost initiatives and drive efficiency across our global organization from Copenhagen. You will partner with finance, procurement, and senior leaders to challenge assumptions and build robust business cases that deliver measurable impact.

You’ll guide initiatives through structured decision-making, run workshops, and create clear roadmaps. This role strengthens organizational capability and aligns governance with strategic cost targets

Qualifications

• Strong general business understanding and commercial acumen.
• Experience in consulting, strategy, or business development roles.
• Expertise in cost optimization, financial modeling, and business case development.
• Solid understanding of transformation programs and governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical and structured problem-solver.
• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Skilled facilitator with a collaborative mindset.
• Change-oriented and resilient in dynamic environments.
• Driven by impact and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Build business cases with Senior leaders of Pandora, including financial modeling, savings estimates, and risk assessments.
• Lead the development and progression of cost initiatives through Pandora's structured decision-making process.
• Provide strategic guidance to teams driving cost initiatives, shape direction and outcomes.
• Collaborate across functions to create execution plans, track progress, and ensure delivery.
• Facilitate workshops to identify opportunities, align stakeholders, and structure initiatives effectively.
• Support capability building across the organization by providing tools, templates, and training.
• Ensure accurate reporting and governance alignment with the Results Delivery Office.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cost optimization

Business case development

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Come drive Efficiency and Impact as Business Cost Consulting Manager!

Pandora is on a mission to transform how we manage costs and drive efficiency across our global organization. As part of our strategic development, we've established a Global Cost Transformation Office - a central function dedicated to safeguarding profitability and fuel our investment for growth.

We're now looking for a Business Cost Consulting Manager to join our team in Copenhagen, reporting to the Senior Director, Global Cost Transformation Office. This global role offers a unique opportunity work across functions and markets to shape and lead cost initiatives that deliver meaningful impact across Pandora's operations, supporting our ambition to enhance efficiency and reinvest in growth.

In this role, you'll act as a strategic partner, leading the development and execution of cost initiatives across global and cluster tracks. Working closely with Senior Business leader with the support of Finance and Procurement, you'll challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and build robust business cases that drive sustainable impact. You'll guide initiatives through a structured decision-making process, facilitate workshops, align stakeholders, and create clear execution roadmaps. You'll also help strengthen organizational capability by introducing standardized tools and approaches, fostering a cost-conscious culture and contributing directly to Pandora's bottom line.

What You’ll Drive

Key Responsibilities

• Build business cases with Senior leaders of Pandora, including financial modeling, savings estimates, and risk assessments.
• Lead the development and progression of cost initiatives through Pandora's structured decision-making process.
• Provide strategic guidance to teams driving cost initiatives, shape direction and outcomes.
• Collaborate across functions to create execution plans, track progress, and ensure delivery.
• Facilitate workshops to identify opportunities, align stakeholders, and structure initiatives effectively.li>
• Support capability building across the organization by providing tools, templates, and training
• Ensure accurate reporting and governance alignment with the Results Delivery Office.

What We’re Looking For

Professional Qualifications:

• Strong general business understanding and commercial acumen.
• Experience in consulting, strategy, or business development roles.
• Expertise in cost optimization, financial modeling, and business case development.
• Solid understanding of transformation programs and governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical and structured problem-solver.
• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Skilled facilitator with a collaborative mindset.
• Change-oriented and resilient in dynamic environments.
• Driven by impact and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Travel: Up to 10-15 days per year

Why Pandora?

This is your opportunity to join a global brand at a transformative moment. You'll work with passionate colleagues, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams to shape the future of cost management at Pandora making a real impact on our ability to grow and thrive.

About Pandora

Pandorais the world's largestjewellerybrand,specialisingin the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxuryjewellerymade from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningfuljewellery. Pandorajewelleryis sold in more than 100 countries through 7,000 points of sale, including more than 2,800 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs around39,000 peopleworldwide and crafts itsjewellerywith 100% recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 32.5 billion (EUR 4.4 billion) in 2025.