Consulting Cost and Productivity Manager
PwC UK, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
About The Role
The Enterprise Operations Transformation Cost and Productivity team sits within the Consulting line of Service. This role is specifically for applicants interested in healthcare projects within the Consulting Cost and Productivity business.
Skills
* Strategic business planning
* Rapid cost reduction planning and implementation, including procurement and workforce optimisation
* Adaptive change management
Our aim is to support our clients to deliver financial and operational improvements with pragmatic, hands‑on solutions to ensure sustained future success.
It is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and growing team, with excellent career progression opportunities. This post can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff or Reading.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with high profile health sector clients in a fast paced and highly rewarding environment; deliver operational change and financial turnaround through strong analytical capabilities and interpersonal skills.
* Analyse and report writing; work with client staff in hands‑on roles to develop and deliver cost improvement projects.
* Develop, plan and support the delivery of operational improvement projects.
* Develop and implement cost control programmes.
* Assess and test financial positions and forecasts, strategic planning with business case and scenario testing.
* Coach and oversee junior staff; be the primary day‑to‑day contact with client teams; report to senior staff and manage risk and compliance issues on client engagements; oversee costing proposals and budget oversight.
* Travel and work on site as required, including overnight stays where necessary.
The Skills and Experience We Are Looking For
* Must possess ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or other qualification (or equivalent work experience).
* Strong analytical skills (financial and non‑financial) and use of Microsoft Excel.
* Experience of NHS‑specific information analytics is highly desirable.
* Report writing skills including use of Microsoft PowerPoint.
* Excellent verbal and written English.
* Previous experience in, or exposure to, complex stakeholder environments.
* Strong commercial awareness and willingness to participate in marketing and business development.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels.
* A commitment to continued personal development.
* Proven project and time management skills.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines in rapidly moving working environments.
* Flexibility to work on diverse projects.
* Experience of the NHS is desirable.
What You’ll Receive From Us
Benefits include empowered flexibility, a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and more.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Accounting
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