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Main purpose
Lead the operational execution of Trafigura's overhead and indirect Global Cost Management team(GCM), ensuring rigorous budgeting discipline, accurate forecasting, and transparent cost allocation to profit centres across the business.
Key responsibilities
Budget & Forecast Management
- Execute quarterly rolling forecast cycles for all overhead cost categories
- Coordinate annual zero-based budgeting exercises, challenging historical spend patterns and driving cost justification from budget holders
- Maintain detailed budget models with granular cost centre and GL account level tracking
- Produce variance analysis reports (actual vs budget vs forecast) with clear commentary on drivers and corrective actions
Overhead Allocation & Reporting
- Design and maintain allocation methodologies for shared services and corporate costs to profit centres using appropriate drivers (headcount, revenue, assets, etc.)
- Execute monthly allocation runs and reconcile
- Produce management reporting packs showing overhead costs by function, region, and profit centre
- Support profit centre P&L owners in understanding their allocated overhead charges
Process & Controls
- Own the end-to-end overhead budgeting and forecasting calendar, ensuring timely delivery
- Establish and enforce budget submission templates, approval workflows, and data quality standards
- Maintain the overhead cost hierarchy and chart of accounts structure
- Implement controls to prevent budget overruns and ensure proper authorisation of expenditure
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with functional heads (HR, IT, Legal, Compliance, Operations) to understand cost drivers and forecast requirements
- Conduct monthly business review meetings with budget holders to track performance
- Provide training and guidance to non-finance stakeholders on budgeting tools and processes
Analysis & Insights
- Identify cost optimization opportunities and efficiency improvements across overhead base
- Benchmark overhead ratios against industry standards and peer companies
- Analyse headcount-to-cost relationships and productivity metrics
- Support business case development for new overhead investments
Required qualifications
- 5-7 years in FP&A, management accounting, or financial controlling roles
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Demonstrated experience establishing or significantly improving budgeting processes
- Track record of implementing zero-based budgeting or similar cost management initiatives
- Experience with overhead allocation methodologies in multi-entity organizations
- Background in fast-paced, matrix organizations
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Preferred qualifications
- Experience in commodities trading, financial services, or multinational corporations
- Exposure to Big 4 consulting or internal transformation projects
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CPA) or working towards
- Advanced training in financial modeling or FP&A best practices (desirable)
- Previous role implementing new EPM/planning systems
- Experience managing small teams or leading cross-functional projects
Attributes for success
Technical Competencies
- Advanced Excel/Financial Modelling: Complex formulas, pivot tables, macros, scenario modelling
- ERP Systems: Strong experience with Oracle and OneStream (preferred)
- Planning Tools: Proficiency in Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, or similar EPM platforms
- Data Management: Ability to work with large datasets, perform data validation and reconciliation
- Allocation Methodologies: Deep understanding of cost allocation principles and driver-based modelling
Analytical Capabilities
- Strong numerical reasoning and attention to detail
- Ability to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes in financial data
- Critical thinking to challenge assumptions and validate forecasts
- Comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced trading environment
Process & Execution
- Proven track record of implementing and improving FP&A processes from scratch
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Deadline-driven with ability to deliver accurate results under time pressure
- Process documentation and continuous improvement mindset
Communication & Influence
- Ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-finance audiences
- Confident in challenging senior stakeholders on budget requests
- Clear and concise written communication for management reporting
- Presentation skills for budget review meetings and steering committees
Business Acumen
- Understanding of commodities trading business model (desirable)
- Commercial awareness of how overhead costs impact profit centre economics
- Appreciation of regulatory and compliance cost drivers in financial services
- Knowledge of shared services operating models
Success Metrics (First 12 Months)
- Successful delivery of 4 quarterly rolling forecasts with <5% variance to actuals
- Implementation of zero-based budgeting for next annual cycle
- Overhead allocation model operational with monthly reporting to profit centres
- Budget holder satisfaction score >80% on process efficiency
- Tracking of cost optimization opportunities
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At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Metals and Minerals, Oil & Petroleum Products and Gas, Power and Renewables, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable.
We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. We are committed to responsible business practices and we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains.
A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world.
We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds.
Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 12,000 people working across more than 60 offices. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nalo Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects.
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