Cost Controller
Job Description
* Analyze and monitor workforce management costs, including labor expenses, overheads, and related expenditures.
* Develop, implement, and manage budgets for workforce management operations, forecasting costs and identifying areas for cost optimization.
* Conduct variance analysis to compare actual costs against budgeted figures, investigating discrepancies and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
* Identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising operational efficiency or service quality, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to implement cost-saving initiatives.
* Continuously evaluate and improve cost control processes and procedures to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
* Collaborating with other departments within the organization, such as finance, human resources, and operations, to ensure alignment of cost control efforts with overall business objectives. Communicating cost-related information and recommendations to key stakeholders
* Prepare regular reports and presentations on cost control activities, highlighting key findings, recommendations, and performance metrics for stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Workforce Management Planner/Scheduler and/or Cost Controller is required
- No supervisory experience required
- Diploma or Bachelor Degree
- Strong understanding of call center operations, workforce management principles, and scheduling software/tools.
- Deep understanding of the schedule and staffing requirements.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise between departments, stakeholders, and team members.
- Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes and implement effective solutions to improve workforce management processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
- Capacity to adapt to changing business needs and operational requirements, managing priorities and resources accordingly.
- Strategic mindset and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and achieving cost control objectives.