Position Summary

Support the RGO Operations Manager as a trusted co-pilot (vision, organization, practices, initiatives/projects…). Provide visibility around costs/projects related to the operations and the activities through the driving of relevant analysis and reporting (monitoring of the budget and controlling the variances) including projects cost planning and end to end project lifecycle valuation. Ensure adherence to financial legal requirements and NAS.

A day in the life of...

• Costs Efficiency
• Bring support  on the financials development  and evaluate RGO Projects (Market transition, Scope expansion, Continuous improvement and Benefits Management) using appropriate financial evaluation tools / criteria to ensure fulfillment of investment profitability objectives and allocation of RGO resources in alignment with company strategy.
• Continuously seek for cost improvement in operations, and support, validate, and review proposed cost improvement opportunities and drive costs optimizations.
• Challenge assumptions in seeking cost improvements in Operations Network; Seek for and support cost improvement opportunities, validate and review proposed savings and Evaluate and drive optimizations across the different functions within Operations.
• Business Co-Pilot  
• Prepare an accurate RGO annual budget and subsequent DF ensuring data is comprehensive and appropriately challenged. Plan, coordinate and maintain cost control, measure performance against plan and report to management.
• Perform and Lead strategic financial analysis relating to major or strategic decisions related to cost of the resources and projects (Pre, Ongoing, Post, Benefits Management) to ensure full transparency of any financial  and or  non-financial implications.
• Execute Risk and Opportunities assessment, and identify actions to mitigates risks and/or accelerate opportunities.
• Strategic Evaluations       
• Participate in business planning and business case; prepare and coordinate the Economic Proposal with Operations management; Perform revisions or simulations if needed. Provide to management full transparency on forecasts, gaps, risks and opportunities.
• Analysis and Insight      
• Monitor, validate and keep update of all Key financial indicators (Business Case tracking, Cost per Transaction Benchmark, Total Operational Cost, Continuous Improvement savings), prepare variances analysis, identify gaps. Communicate RGO financial performance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Review daily, weekly and monthly variances; analyze and investigate background. Ensure data accuracy with regular checks; follow up with stakeholders to ensure correction of errors. Discuss issues with operations department as necessary.

What will make you successful

• Business Administration with major/minor in Finance or Accounting graduate, and / or Certified Public Accountant
• 1-2 years Experience in working in a cross-functional and networked organization (internal and external providers)
• 1-2 years Experience in Costing / Planning / Accounting / Business Controller or other co-pilot
• Experience with SAP Finance/Procurement modules and/or Service Now (PPM/ITFM) is a Plus