Activity-Based Costing Consultant for a pivotal role in delivering high-impact Cost Management [...]

• Company: Consulting Firm Internazionale

• Role Purpose: The Activity-Based Costing Consultant will play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact cost management solutions for a client in the insurance sector. This position requires a hands-on professional with deep expertise in insurance industry cost structures and benchmarking, ideally with consulting experience. The consultant will focus on activity-based costing (ABC), cost allocation validation, benchmarking, and developing scalable frameworks to optimize cost structures, support long-term client growth strategies, and prepare for diversification into new products or geographies.

• Keywords: Activity Based Costing, Management Consulting, Insurance

• Responsibilities:

  1. Project Delivery: Apply Activity-Based Costing methodologies to validate cost allocation mechanisms and improve cost visibility; conduct benchmarking exercises to compare cost drivers and structures with industry peers; identify non-value-adding activities, recommend process optimization opportunities, and highlight automation potential.
  2. Research & Analysis: Perform detailed data analysis to validate and benchmark cost allocations across business lines; identify and document key cost drivers and evaluate their impact on profitability and operational efficiency.
  3. Client Interaction & Presentation: Conduct client interviews and workshops to gather critical insights and ensure alignment on project deliverables; prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and reports that distill complex data into actionable insights.

• Requisites: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (mandatory); Master’s degree or MBA (preferred but not required); Minimum 5–7 years of consulting experience with a focus on cost management in the insurance industry; expertise in Activity-Based Costing (ABC), cost allocation frameworks, and benchmarking exercises; advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; consulting skills: experience in managing projects, engaging clients, and delivering high-quality outputs; insurance expertise: deep understanding of cost drivers, industry benchmarks, and operational processes within the insurance sector.

• Language: English

• Place of Work: Abu Dhabi, on-ground, 3/6 months contract

• Workload: Full-time availability within 2-3 weeks from confirmation.

Skills: Management Consulting, Insurance Industry, Cost Management