Lead the operational execution of Trafigura's overhead and indirect Global Cost Management team(GCM), ensuring rigorous budgeting rigor, accurate forecasting, and transparent cost allocation to profit centres across the business.

Key responsibilities

Budget & Forecast Management

Implement 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

Design and maintain allocation methodologies for shared services and corporate costs to profit centres using appropriate drivers (headcount, revenue, assets, etc.)

Implement monthly allocation runs an...