Cost-Benefit & Optimization Analytics Specialist

About the role

The contractor shall deliver cost‑benefit and financial optimization analyses to evaluate investments and vendor engagements, providing data‑driven insights that align with financial governance and value‑realization objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze budgetary and planning data, including reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Collect and analyze project and operational cost data, resource consumption, and forecasts.
• Prepare cost‑benefit and financial optimization analyses for investments and vendor engagements.
• Develop value‑for‑money dashboards and benefit realization forecasts.
• Create optimization scenarios for contract scope, vendor pricing, and resourcing models.
• Provide recommendations on vendor selection, contract restructuring, and investment prioritization.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and assess associated risk trade‑offs.
• Prepare executive‑level summary reports including ROI, payback period, and total cost of ownership.

Required profile

• Strong experience in planning, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and reconcile complex financial and budgetary data.
• Thorough proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills with excellent grammar and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills within organizational and subcontractor environments.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced Microsoft Word.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint.