Head of Cost Transformation - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary services provider is seeking a Head of Cost Transformation for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Bristol. The successful candidate will drive strategic cost initiatives and improve cost efficiency across various functions. Strong project management and analytical skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, emphasizing work-life balance and wellbeing.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Dog Friendly office

Free Parking available at Head Office

Qualifications

• Seasoned financial leader with experience in cost transformation programs.
• Strong analytical capability and experience in reporting.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth cost analysis to drive actionable insights.
• Work with external consultants to improve FTE reporting.
• Develop and roll out best in class cost management policies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

Head of Cost Transformation - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

This key role will support strategic cost transformation project in partnership with market teams to support us in our cost transformation journey to establish a cost focus culture that constantly asks how we can do more with less.

This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking, cost-consciousness, and change leadership. The successful candidate will challenge existing spending practices, bring fresh perspectives to financial decision-making, and generate meaningful insights into cost drivers. Strong project management skills are essential. As this is a standalone role, the individual must be a self-starter who thrives in an autonomous environment and excels at building relationships and influencing across the organisation.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth cost analysis to drive actionable insights, understand the underlying drivers and provide recommendations for cost opportunities at both global and regional levels
• Work with external consultants to improve FTE reporting and forecasting across markets
• Collaborate with Group function teams (e.g. Procurement, HR, Technology) on global initiatives to drive cost efficiency such as supplier consolidation and harmonisation
• Set up cost benchmark and report on clinic cost and profitability metrics
• Develop and roll out best in class cost management policies in key categories
• Implement best practices in management routine and cost governance to review and challenge cost, establish cost ownership structure and ability to continuously identify, execute and track cost actions
• Improve quality of financial data to drive better cost visibility and analyses
• Support other transformation initiatives across Finance function to deliver our top Finance priorities

Experience/Qualifications

• You will be a seasoned financial leader with a history of operating in a highly cost focused veterinary, healthcare or retail organisation and demonstrated ability / strength in;
• Delivering cost transformation programme and cost savings in an ambiguous and fast-moving environment, focusing on practicality rather than perfect solutions
• Seeing recommendations through to realised benefits
• Analytical capability, cost analysis and reporting (e.g. Excel, PowerBI)
• Establishing cost governance forums / management routines and processes
• Project management and change management
• Manage senior stakeholders and effectively establish partnership with functions and markets to drive change

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

What We Offer

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care
• Dog Friendly office
• Free Parking available at Head Office

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.