Azuro is recruiting a Manager Cost Controlling & Procurement for an international insurance company. In this role, you will directly manage a team of 5 to 8 people and report to the Head of Controlling. As Manager Cost Controlling & Procurement, you have full accountability for actively managing, challenging, and optimizing operational costs, investment costs, and procurement policies. You combine strategic cost management with a hands-on controlling approach. You lead a multidisciplinary team and act as a critical sparring partner for management. Beyond monitoring budgets, you actively challenge the business, negotiate resources, and make a tangible contribution to a lean and cost-efficient organization. Key responsibilities Cost Controlling & Budgeting Coordinating the multi-year planning and annual budgeting process for OPEX, as well as monitoring CAPEX. Monitoring and analysing actual costs versus budget and forecasts. Identifying and explaining variances, trends, and structural cost developments. Actively challenging business assumptions and cost structures. Cost Analysis & Savings Initiatives Performing in-depth cost analyses across various domains (Operations, ICT, Distribution, Life and Non-Life). Initiating and monitoring cost-saving measures and efficiency programmes. Supporting management decisions with data-driven financial insights. Procurement Governance Leading procurement activities and specialists, mainly focused on non-ICT procurement. Developing and overseeing procurement policies, supplier strategies, and framework agreements. Supporting supplier negotiations and delivering sustainable cost savings. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management Acting as a sparring partner for executive and senior management. Supporting the business with cost forecasting, investment decisions, and policy choices. Communicating financial insights and recommendations in a clear and convincing manner. Team & Leadership Leading an international team of cost controllers and procurement experts. Organising work, setting priorities, and developing team members. Encouraging ownership, quality awareness, and a results-driven mindset. A Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. Relevant experience in cost controlling, finance, audit, or financial consultancy, preferably within the insurance sector or banking. Experience or strong insight into budgeting, forecasting, and cost control within complex organisations. Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch or French is considered an asset. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with advanced knowledge of Excel. A clear challenger mindset: you are comfortable negotiating, challenging, and taking decisions. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial insights into clear messages. Stress-resistant and comfortable working under tight deadlines. A key role with visible impact within a leading international group. A competitive compensation package including... Business, Verzekeringen, Senior management, Budget Process, Governance, Meet Deadlines, Presentation Skills, Communicatie, Business, Audit, Budget Process, Banksector, Budget, Result Oriented, Onderhandelen, Insurance Domain, Management, Stressbestendigheid, Informatietechniek, Frans, Global Insurance, Procurement, Operations, Team Leadership, Distributie, Management, Negotiation, Analysis, Development, Crunching Numbers, Contracts, Planning, Savings, Policy, Cost Control, Beslissingen nemen, Quality awareness, Budget Forecasts, Team leiden, Investment, Annual Budgets, Operations, Business partnering, Cost Reduction, Concentrated, Cost Savings, Controlling, Communication, MS Excel, Stress tolerance, Governance, Financiën, Procurement, Cost Engineering, Management, Communication, Practicality, Strategies, Data Driven, Cost Management, Cost Optimisation, Economy, Team Development, Asset, Opex, Budget, Finance, Acting, Forecast, Budget Process, Manners, Recruitment, Budget Forecasts, Monitoring, Controllers, Financial Audit, Forecasting, Consulting, Partner Management, Highly responsible, Lean Tools, Team Leadership, MS Excel, Audits, kostenbeheersing, Engelse taal, Operating expenses, Negotiation, Accountability, Nederlands, Banking, Distribution, Insurance Company Originele vacature is te vinden op StepStone.be – Maak nu een Jobagent aan op StepStone en vind je droombaan! https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC Vind gelijkaardige jobs, informatie over werkgevers en carrièretips op StepStone.be!
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