Operational Cost Manager

About the role

The Cost Performance Manager is part of the EMEA Personal Systems (PS) organization within EMEA Service Supply Chain and acts as the operational focal point for cost-related processes across the region. Working with Operations, Finance, SCOAH, Procurement, Planning and external partners, the role ensures financial processes are executed accurately and improves cost visibility and operational predictability. The position is based in Prague, Czechia.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate operational cost management activities across the EMEA Personal Systems Service Supply Chain.
• Act as the main liaison between Operations, Finance, SCOAH, Procurement, Planning and external partners on cost matters.
• Manage purchase order lifecycle activities, including creation support, sizing validation, extensions, tracking and closure.
• Consolidate operational costs across suppliers and workstreams for accurate financial visibility.
• Coordinate invoice validation, billing and financial reconciliation with internal and external partners.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial planning with accurate cost information.
• Monitor cost execution against plans, identify discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop dashboards and reports to improve transparency of spending and cost performance.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement, and support business reviews with cost analysis.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or a related field.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Finance or Business Operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to work with large datasets.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to collaborate across organizations and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel; Power BI knowledge is highly desirable.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is an advantage.

What we offer

• Full-time position with no shift premium (Czechia).
• 25% travel allowance.
• No relocation package.