Central Process Manager-Cost Management

Job Purpose

To drive process excellence through automation initiatives, cost optimization, MIS streamlining, and analytics support. The role involves end-to-end ownership of project-based initiatives related to cost, budgeting, productivity, vendor billing, and strategic reporting to support management objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Automation & Reporting Efficiency

• Drive automation projects for improving operational efficiency using tools such as

  Python, Power BI, Advanced Excel

  .
• Simplify and standardize reporting formats and create dashboards for

  16+ products

  under

  13 cost codes

  .
• Implement initiatives that improve

  cost and productivity outcomes

  , aligning with strategic business goals.
• Identify and automate manual MIS generation processes to ensure real-time reporting and reduced turnaround time.

2. Budgeting & Costing

• Generate

  employee-wise and region-wise productivity reports

  on a monthly basis.
• Maintain

  employee-wise scorecards

  to aid in performance management and annual appraisals.
• Support

  job sizing

  exercises by maintaining and providing portfolio data and file value for all cost centers.
• Assist in the

  annual budgeting process

  for both manpower and operational costs.

3. Reporting Enhancements

• Continuously review existing reports to identify areas for enhancement and exception-based monitoring.
• Provide regular

  modifications and optimizations

  to current reports for better decision-making support.

4. Vendor Billing & Cost Management

• Ensure timely and accurate

  vendor bill processing

  in the system to avoid operational delays.
• Monitor and report

  vendor-related costs

  , identify discrepancies, and ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines.

5. Management Support & Analytics

• Support management with weekly/monthly reporting on cost, productivity, and performance metrics.
• Publish trendline reports and insights at

  regional, zonal, and pan-India levels

  .
• Analyze and report

  cost-per-file metrics

  , product-wise and region-wise.
• Drive performance tracking of key initiatives and their impact on processing and efficiency.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Data Analysis & Reporting:

  Advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python (preferred)

• Automation Tools:

  VBA, Python scripting, Power Query, etc.

• Presentation Skills:

  Proficiency in PowerPoint, ability to present insights to senior leadership

• Analytical Thinking:

  Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex data sets

• Project Management:

  Ability to manage timelines, prioritize tasks, and drive results

• Stakeholder Management:

  Strong interpersonal skills to work across teams and levels

• Business Acumen:

  Understanding of operational KPIs and business processes

Educational Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Finance, Commerce, Economics, or Data Analytics
• Certifications in Data Analytics / MIS Reporting / Automation Tools are preferred

Experience Required

• 3 to 6 years

  of experience in MIS, Budgeting, Cost Reporting, and Process Automation
• Prior experience in

  banking/financial services

  preferred
• Exposure to tools like

  Power BI, Python, and Excel Macros

  is an added advantage