Strategic Cost Transformation Lead

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK utility company based in Coventry is seeking a Group Cost Transformation Lead. The successful candidate will manage cost transformation projects, influencing executive decisions and ensuring cost-saving opportunities are realized and embedded in budgets. The role requires an experienced finance professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to drive change. This position offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including a generous annual bonus and training opportunities.

Benefits

31 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to 20%

Car allowance up to £5,208

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave program

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Successful finance professional with a track record of leading change.
• Experience working with business leaders to remodel processes for efficiency.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality financial analyses.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from identification through to implementation.
• Influence executive decisions for project sign-offs.
• Ensure that savings are secured in budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Change management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Experience in finance

Tools

Six Sigma

PrinceII

Job description

A major UK utility company based in Coventry is seeking a Group Cost Transformation Lead. The successful candidate will manage cost transformation projects, influencing executive decisions and ensuring cost-saving opportunities are realized and embedded in budgets. The role requires an experienced finance professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to drive change. This position offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including a generous annual bonus and training opportunities.