AVP/VP - Cost Management

Overall Job Purpose

This position will be responsible for the following main areas (once migrated) -

- Design, development and production of value add Management Information reports for the Global CDS team (monthly reports, adhoc reports, forecast and budget).

- Accountable for timely, accurate and credible production of scheduled and adhoc MI reports and analytics, leveraging SAP BW and Business Objects.

- Key participant and representative of MI Team in various client and internal team meetings.

- Change agent on applying appropriate technology solutions to facilitate effective and efficient report production administration of the Cost Planning (Budget & Forecast) System for Investment Bank and Wealth Management

- Produce accurate, timely and reliable MI reports (monthly reports, adhoc reports, forecast and budget)

- Drive the rationalization, standardization, centralization and control of all MI reports within the suite

- Update and improve reports (in line with business objectives) focusing on scalability, efficiency and effectiveness

- Develop and promote good client relationship across regions. Key stakeholders include CDS Central team, Business COO’s, CDS Finance Business Partners, IT and Projects, amongst others

- Work with clients and end users to ensure their needs are documented and the reporting suite meets their requirements

- Maintain the Cost Analytics Portal (not limited to security, enhancements and quality checks)

- Provide regular client engagement to ensure clients are using the system to its full potential

- Provide and develop regular value add analysis and exceptions reporting on key cost drivers.

Skills:

- Understanding of the range of products and services within the firm and the ability to apply this to reporting requirements

- Financial planning and budgeting.