Senior Manager - Cost Transformation and Margin Improvement​

div class= content-intro h3 span style= color: rgb(0, 53, 142); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; About Baringa nbsp; /span /h3 p Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. /p p The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. /p p Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. /p p Certified as a nbsp; em Great Place to Work /em around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the em Financial Times /em in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by em Forbes /em for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. /p /div h2 span style= font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 53, 142); span data-contrast= none Our Enterprise Value Creation (EVC) practice in London is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Manager to join the team. /span nbsp; /span /h2 p data-ccp-props= { quot;335551550 quot;:1, quot;335551620 quot;:1, quot;335559683 quot;:0, quot;335559685 quot;:0, quot;335559731 quot;:0, quot;335559737 quot;:0, quot;335562764 quot;:2, quot;335562765 quot;:1, quot;335562766 quot;:4, quot;335562767 quot;:0, quot;335562768 quot;:4, quot;335562769 quot;:0} span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Expectations of value have changed. The EVC team helps clients achieve sustainable P amp;L improvement, /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none addressing short-term financial priorities while building long-term value for shareholders. We bring a private /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none equity mindset to enterprises, and we differentiate ourselves through the rigour of our thinking and the /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none humanity of our execution: we combine deep data and analysis with market knowledge, and we work side /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none by side with clients so that value is realised and sustained. /span ​ /p p data-ccp-props= { quot;335551550 quot;:1, quot;335551620 quot;:1, quot;335559683 quot;:0, quot;335559685 quot;:0, quot;335559731 quot;:0, quot;335559737 quot;:0, quot;335562764 quot;:2, quot;335562765 quot;:1, quot;335562766 quot;:4, quot;335562767 quot;:0, quot;335562768 quot;:4, quot;335562769 quot;:0} span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Our cost transformation work helps organisations become more efficient while protecting the capabilities /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none they need to grow – from gross margin and SG amp;A to third-party spend and operational efficiency. You will /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none work with clients across our industry sectors: Financial Services, Products amp; Services, Energy amp; Resources, /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Pharmaceuticals amp; Life Sciences, and Central Government. /span ​ /p h3 span style= color: rgb(0, 53, 142); span data-contrast= none What you will be doing /span /span /h3 ul li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 1 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Lead cost and margin improvement programmes end to /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none end: /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none from diagnostic, baselining and /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none benchmarking, through initiative design and implementation planning, to mobilising and delivering the /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none transformation /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 2 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Shape EVC strategy and roadmaps tailored to each client's needs, working closely with CFOs, COOs and /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none other senior stakeholders /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 3 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Lead multi-disciplinary teams, bringing together expertise from across Baringa /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 4 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Make sure value is realised and sustained, through robust benefits tracking and building client capability /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 5 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Coach and develop team members, helping them grow their skills and careers /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 6 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Build long-term client relationships, own shaping of proposals and contribute to business development /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 7 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Help build the London EVC team and its reputation in the market, including recruitment and capability /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none development /span nbsp; /li /ul h3 span style= color: rgb(0, 53, 142); span data-contrast= none Your skills and experience /span /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:240} nbsp; /span /h3 p span data-ccp-props= { quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:240} span class= LineBox BCX8 SCXP133925296 span class= TextRun BCX8 SCXP133925296 lang= EN-GB data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none span class= NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXP133925296 We are looking for an experienced leader with typically 7+ years of relevant experience who enjoys /span /span /span span class= LineBox BCX8 SCXP133925296 span class= TextRun BCX8 SCXP133925296 lang= EN-GB data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none span class= NormalTextRun BCX8 SCXP133925296 building client relationships, developing teams and delivering lasting results for clients. /span /span span class= EOP BCX8 SCXP133925296 ​ /span /span /span /p ul li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 1 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none University degree in Economics, Econometrics, Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field; /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Master's degree is a plus and/or significant experience in a strategy firm, Big 4 or similar /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none advisory firm, investment banking, audit or M amp;A advisory /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 2 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none A track record of leading programmes in gross margin improvement, SG amp;A or third-party cost /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none reduction, operational performance and efficiency, or operational due diligence /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 3 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Experience across the client lifecycle: from diagnostics, baselines and benchmarking, to /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none designing initiatives and implementation plans, to mobilising the transformation programme /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 4 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Experience in business development and in delivering work in at least one of Baringa's industry /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none sectors, and/or with private equity /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 5 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Strong senior stakeholder relationship, communication and presentation skills /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 6 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Experience coaching teams and delivering training to colleagues and clients /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 7 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Ability to travel internationally for up to 30% of the time, and to travel and work within the /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none EU/UK /span ​ nbsp; /li /ul p data-ccp-props= { quot;335551550 quot;:1, quot;335551620 quot;:1, quot;335559683 quot;:0, quot;335559685 quot;:0, quot;335559731 quot;:0, quot;335559737 quot;:0, quot;335562764 quot;:2, quot;335562765 quot;:1, quot;335562766 quot;:4, quot;335562767 quot;:0, quot;335562768 quot;:4, quot;335562769 quot;:0} strong span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Nice to have: /span /strong ​ /p ul li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 8 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none ACCA, CIMA or CFA qualification /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 9 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Experience of private equity portfolio value creation /span ​ /li li data-charcodes= 8226 data-font= Arial,Sans-Serif data-buautonum= 8 data-margin= 270 data-aria-posinset= 10 data-aria-level= 1 span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none Experience in a /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none deals /span span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none environment or operational due diligence /span ​ /li /ul p data-ccp-props= { quot;335551550 quot;:1, quot;335551620 quot;:1, quot;335559683 quot;:0, quot;335559685 quot;:0, quot;335559731 quot;:0, quot;335559737 quot;:0, quot;335562764 quot;:2, quot;335562765 quot;:1, quot;335562766 quot;:4, quot;335562767 quot;:0, quot;335562768 quot;:4, quot;335562769 quot;:0} em span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none We know that strong candidates do not always meet every requirement. If this role interests you /span /em em span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none and you meet many of the criteria, we encourage you to apply. We are happy to discuss flexible /span /em em span data-usefontface= false data-contrast= none working arrangements. /span /em ​ /p h2 span style= color: rgb(0, 53, 142); span data-contrast= none What a career at Baringa will give you /span nbsp; /span /h2 h3 br span data-contrast= none span style= color: rgb(0, 53, 142); Putting /span /span span data-contrast= none span style= color: rgb(208, 0, 111); People /span /span span style= color: rgb(0, 53, 142); span data-contrast= none First. /span /span /h3 h3 span style= color: rgb(0, 53, 142); span data-contrast= none Baringa is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include: /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:true, quot;134233118 quot;:true, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:200, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:240} nbsp; /span /span /h3 ul li data-leveltext=  data-font= Symbol data-listid= 33 data-list-defn-props= { quot;335552541 quot;:1, quot;335559685 quot;:720, quot;335559991 quot;:360, quot;469769226 quot;: quot;Symbol quot;, quot;469769242 quot;:[8226], quot;469777803 quot;: quot;left quot;, quot;469777804 quot;: quot; quot;, quot;469777815 quot;: quot;multilevel quot;} data-aria-posinset= 1 data-aria-level= 1 span data-contrast= none Generous Annual Leave Policy: /span span data-contrast= none We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service. /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:true, quot;134233118 quot;:true, quot;201341983 quot;:2, quot;335559685 quot;:1320, quot;335559738 quot;:200, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:240} nbsp; /span /li /ul ul li data-leveltext=  data-font= Symbol data-listid= 33 data-list-defn-props= { quot;335552541 quot;:1, quot;335559685 quot;:720, quot;335559991 quot;:360, quot;469769226 quot;: quot;Symbol quot;, quot;469769242 quot;:[8226], quot;469777803 quot;: quot;left quot;, quot;469777804 quot;: quot; quot;, quot;469777815 quot;: quot;multilevel quot;} data-aria-posinset= 2 data-aria-level= 1 span data-contrast= none Flexible Working: /span span data-contrast= none We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave. /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:true, quot;134233118 quot;:true, quot;201341983 quot;:2, quot;335559685 quot;:1320, quot;335559738 quot;:200, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:240} nbsp; /span /li /ul ul li data-leveltext=  data-font= Symbol data-listid= 33 data-list-defn-props= { quot;335552541 quot;:1, quot;335559685 quot;:720, quot;335559991 quot;:360, quot;469769226 quot;: quot;Symbol quot;, quot;469769242 quot;:[8226], quot;469777803 quot;: quot;left quot;, quot;469777804 quot;: quot; quot;, quot;469777815 quot;: quot;multilevel quot;} data-aria-posinset= 3 data-aria-level= 1 span data-contrast= none Corporate Responsibility Days: /span span data-contrast= none Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us. /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:true, quot;134233118 quot;:true, quot;201341983 quot;:2, quot;335559685 quot;:1320, quot;335559738 quot;:200, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:240} nbsp; /span /li /ul ul li data-leveltext=  data-font= Symbol data-listid= 33 data-list-defn-props= { quot;335552541 quot;:1, quot;335559685 quot;:720, quot;335559991 quot;:360, quot;469769226 quot;: quot;Symbol quot;, quot;469769242 quot;:[8226], quot;469777803 quot;: quot;left quot;, quot;469777804 quot;: quot; quot;, quot;469777815 quot;: quot;multilevel quot;} data-aria-posinset= 4 data-aria-level= 1 span data-contrast= none Wellbeing Fund: /span span data-contrast= none We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice. /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:true, quot;134233118 quot;:true, quot;201341983 quot;:2, quot;335559685 quot;:1320, quot;335559738 quot;:200, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:240} nbsp; /span /li /ul ul li data-leveltext=  data-font= Symbol data-listid= 33 data-list-defn-props= { quot;335552541 quot;:1, quot;335559685 quot;:720, quot;335559991 quot;:360, quot;469769226 quot;: quot;Symbol quot;, quot;469769242 quot;:[8226], quot;469777803 quot;: quot;left quot;, quot;469777804 quot;: quot; quot;, quot;469777815 quot;: quot;multilevel quot;} data-aria-posinset= 5 data-aria-level= 1 span data-contrast= none Profit Share Scheme: /span span data-contrast= none All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success. /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:true, quot;134233118 quot;:true, quot;201341983 quot;:2, quot;335559685 quot;:1320, quot;335559738 quot;:200, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:240} nbsp; /span /li /ul h3 span style= color: rgb(0, 53, 142); data-contrast= none Diversity and Inclusion /span /h3 p span data-contrast= none We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people. /span nbsp; /p h3 span style= color: rgb(0, 53, 142); data-contrast= none An award-winning workplace /span /h3 p span data-contrast= none You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. /span a href= https://www.baringa.com/en/impact/awards/ span data-contrast= none Click here /span /a span data-contrast= none to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this. /span nbsp; /p h3 span style= color: rgb(0, 53, 142); span data-contrast= none Using business as a force for good. /span nbsp; /span /h3 p span data-contrast= none We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve. /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:200, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:240} nbsp; /span /p p span data-contrast= none We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. /span /p div class= content-conclusion h3 span style= color: rgb(208, 0, 111); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; data-teams= true Join us /span /h3 p span style= font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; data-teams= true All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further. /span /p p nbsp; /p h3 span style= color: rgb(208, 0, 111); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; data-teams= true Baringa Privacy Notices /span /h3 p span style= font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; strong For UK amp; EU /strong /span /p p span style= font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our a href= https://www.baringa.com/globalassets/careers/dp-004-ukrpn---uk-recruitment-privacy-notice-pdf.pdf UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / /a a href= https://www.baringa.com/globalassets/careers/dp-005-eurpn---eu-recruitment-privacy-notice-pdf.pdf EU Recruitment Privacy Notice /a , to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. 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