Technology and Media Cost & Productivity - Manager in London

About the role: The Enterprise Operations Transformation Cost and Productivity team sits within Consulting and focuses on cost optimisation and productivity improvement for software and media clients in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. We are seeking motivated individuals to join a team that delivers hands-on solutions, combining stakeholder management, financial analysis, procurement expertise and deep sector knowledge. Our work includes strategic planning, rapid cost reduction, workforce and procurement optimisation, and adaptive change management.

Our goal is to help clients achieve sustainable financial and operational improvements, supporting tech and media organisations as they respond to margin pressure, changing customer behaviour and the need to scale efficiently. This post can be based in London, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff or Reading.

What your days will look like: You will work with high-profile software and media clients in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment. The role requires strong analytical skills, good interpersonal ability and the drive to help clients deliver operational change, financial turnaround and cost improvement. You will support cost optimisation projects through analysis, report writing and close collaboration with client teams across functions such as finance, procurement, technology, marketing and operations.

You will work with our team to support a range of assignments including:

• Developing, planning and supporting the delivery of operational improvement projects across TMT businesses.
• Developing and implementing cost control programmes across areas such as cloud, software licensing, content production, marketing spend, professional services, technology operations and corporate functions.
• Assessing and testing financial positions, forecasts and cost baselines, including business case development and scenario testing.
• Identifying cost reduction opportunities through financial baselining, spend analysis, performance benchmarking and value analysis.
• Supporting procurement and third party spend optimisation activity.
• Helping clients improve cost and productivity across product, engineering, go-to-market, content, commercial operations, back office and shared services functions.
• Responsible for coaching and overseeing the work of junior staff and being the primary day to day contact with client teams.
• Collaborate closely with our clients and work at client site as and when required.

This role is for you if:

• Demonstrable experience in cost optimisation and financial turnarounds in TMT industry.
• You understand the cost pressures facing software and media organisations, such as cloud consumption, software licensing, content production costs, marketing efficiency, platform investment, customer acquisition, workforce productivity and the need to scale profitably.
• You have strong analytical skills, including financial and non-financial analysis, and are confident using Microsoft Excel to build cost baselines, test scenarios and support recommendations.
• You can produce clear, well-structured reports and presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience working in complex stakeholder environments and can build credibility with senior client teams across finance, procurement, technology, product, commercial, operations and corporate functions.
• You are flexible and willing to work across diverse projects, clients and locations.
• A relevant qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, MCIPS or an equivalent professional qualification would be helpful, but equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Experience in software, SaaS, media, digital platforms, content, technology operations or TMT consulting is desirable.

What you’ll receive from us: No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and 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 much more.