Senior Commercial Cost Management Specialist

Job Purpose

The Senior Commercial Cost Management Specialist plays a critical role in managing, optimizing, and ensuring the accuracy of Commercial cost planning, performance, and execution. The position oversees a Sales Cost budget exceeding USD 20 million, spanning 70+ cost categories, and serves as a key coordinator between Commercial, Marketing/Marcom, Finance, CTIO, and other relevant stakeholders.

The role is responsible for end-to-end cost planning, Rolling Forecast consolidation, budget governance, performance monitoring, and execution tracking, ensuring that commercial spending remains aligned with approved budgets, business priorities, and financial objectives.

The position also takes ownership of Marcom/Marketing Cost planning and execution coordination, working closely with Marketing stakeholders to consolidate requirements, validate plans, follow up on approvals, and drive the timely initiation and execution of approved activities. The role proactively identifies execution gaps, follows up with responsible stakeholders, and pushes for timely action and resolution to ensure that approved plans are effectively translated into execution.

The Senior Commercial Cost Management Specialist is expected to provide data-driven insights, early warnings, and practical recommendations to management, while driving continuous improvement in cost efficiency, governance, planning accuracy, and commercial performance.

Job Responsibilities

1.Sales Cost Planning & Management

• Develop and manage detailed cost plans for a USD 20M+ Sales Cost budget, ensuring effective allocation and cost efficiency.
• Analyze spending patterns and trends to support strategic decisions and drive cost optimization.
• Ensure transparency and accuracy across 70+ cost nature categories.
• Manage cost planning and track activities to ensure spending remains aligned with approved budgets and business priorities.
• Provide cost analysis and commentary on cost efficiency and effectiveness to the Sales team, enabling informed decision-making and budget optimization.

2. IT Cost Planning Coordination

• Consolidate IT‑related requirements from the Commercial teams and align with CTIO for planning and execution.
• Support the validation and tracking of IT project costs, ensuring alignment with commercial priorities.
• Monitor IT budget usage and provide visibility to stakeholders.

3. Marketing Cost Execution Oversight

• Planning Marketing cost full year and RF forecast continuously. 
• Track and ensure Marketing cost execution aligns with approved plans and timelines.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Finance to ensure spending compliance and accurate reporting.
• Identify execution risks and recommend corrective actions.

4. Forecasting, Budgeting & Cost Governance

• Lead cross‑functional collaboration to develop Annual Operating Plans and Rolling Forecasts.
• Perform budget balance, variance analysis, and financial performance assessments.
• Provide timely insights, early warnings, and recommendations to support informed decision-making.

5. Cross‑Functional Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Commercial, Finance, and CTIO departments to ensure seamless cost planning and execution.
• Serve as a key contact for commercial cost-related information, ensuring alignment and accurate communication.
• Support the development of financial governance frameworks and process improvements.

6. Others

• Tracking and follow-up on stakeholders’ cost planning and activities
• Other assigned

Job Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Economics, international business, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of work experience within Sales, Performance management and or Data analysis area
• Experience in Telecom Company is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Analytical Skills and Ability to Work with Large Data Sets:

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to draw meaningful insights from large volumes of data.

Ability to Develop and Gain Knowledge in a Dynamic Environment:

• Adaptability to learn and grow in a fast-paced setting.
• Openness to new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and best practices.

Team Player:

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Supporting and contributing to team goals.

Ability to Work Under Stress and Meet Deadlines:

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently.
• Maintaining performance and composure under pressure.

Proactive Person with End-to-End Thinking:

• Taking initiative to identify and solve problems.
• Thinking strategically and understanding the bigger picture.
• Driving projects from inception to completion.

Fluent Knowledge of English (Written & Verbal)Excellent communication skills in English.

• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in both written and verbal communication.

Proficiency with MS Office Package:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to create detailed reports, presentations, and analyses.
• Efficient use of these tools to support daily tasks.

Basic Leadership Skills:

• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Providing guidance and support to team members.