Anson McCade
Cost & Productivity Manager

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Cost & Productivity Manager
£51,750-78,000 GBP
- bonus + benefits
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Manchester; Leeds; Newcastle; Birmingham; Bristol; Cardiff; Reading, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom
Type: Permanent
Cost & Productivity Manager
Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Consulting
Multiple UK Locations | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Anson McCade is partnering with a leading global consulting organisation that is continuing to invest heavily in its Technology, Media & Telecommunications consulting practice. As demand continues to grow, we're looking to speak with experienced Managers specialising in cost optimisation, productivity transformation and operational improvement.
This is an opportunity to work with some of the UK's most recognisable technology, software and media organisations, helping them improve operational performance, optimise cost structures and deliver sustainable business transformation.
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The Opportunity
You'll play a key role in delivering complex transformation programmes, working directly with senior client stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity improvements across large-scale organisations.
Projects span areas including:
- Enterprise-wide cost optimisation
- Cloud and technology cost reduction
- Procurement and third-party spend optimisation
- Workforce and operating model transformation
- Business case development and financial modelling
- Strategic planning and operational improvement
- Programme delivery across software, SaaS, media and digital businesses
What We're Looking For
We're interested in professionals who have:
- 6+ years' experience within consulting or industry delivering cost optimisation or operational improvement programmes
- Experience working with Technology, Media or Telecommunications organisations
- Strong financial analysis and business case development skills
- Experience working with senior stakeholders across technology, finance, procurement and operations
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness with exposure to proposals or business development
- The ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced consulting environments


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Why Apply?
You'll join one of the fastest-growing transformation practices in the UK, working on high-profile engagements with market-leading organisations while benefiting from:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Clear progression opportunities
- Exposure to complex strategic transformation programmes
- Excellent training and professional development
- Highly competitive salary and benefits package
If you're interested in discussing this opportunity confidentially, apply today or contact Anson McCade for further information.
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