Operations Steering Support (OPSS) Supervisor

Facilitate a daily operating system (DOS) and performance management framework in the operations teams of Area Arabian Gulf (MAG)

Translate business targets into operational KPIs per country/cluster.

Calculate and analyze performance gaps against Budget, Plan, and Savings targets; provide recommendations on corrective actions with stakeholders through data-driven performance management cycles.

Collect, analyze ands provide insights on Area-specific operational data to support Area and Regional dashboards and scorecards.

Impact decision making by providing forward looking, data driven analytics with actionable recommendations

Objectively challenge the performance and decisions of operational teams to drive accountability and continuous improvement. Pro-actively answer questions that have not yet been asked

Forecast key P&L elements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for the Area.

Own the narrative behind cost trends by maintaining a deep understanding of cost and volume drivers within operations.

Conduct independent, balanced analysis to identify opportunities for profitability, cost efficiencies, and challenge cost escalations.

Drive and track cost-saving initiatives while applying tools and frameworks that ensure high-impact, data-informed decision-making.

Prevent sub-optimization by evaluating relevant, sunk, and total cost of ownership in operational choices.

Support cost modeling and forecasting for the Area, working closely with P2P Cost Control, QSC and Controlling teams.

Performance manage operational leading indicators influencing the cost as well as being the visible driving force of performance managing the unit cost in your Area

Collaborate on cost-saving initiatives, support accurate accruals, and ensure consistent cost categorization.

Act as a data steward in your Area – validate, test, define and ensure data quality for unit cost and KPI reporting.

Collaborate with QSCs, P2P Cost Control and Regional OPSS to ensure a unified “one set of numbers” approach.

Contribute and maintain a standardized KPI repository and assist in linking performance reporting to the budget process.

Drive and share best practices to facilitate the continuous improvement mind set

Ensure quarterly updates to the system are precise and current concerning costs within the Area

Own the data management of TRACO updates and coordinate the deviations on unit cost with P2P Cost Control

Provide input during forecasting and budgeting cycles, including challenge and validation of assumptions.

Support tracking of cost and operational performance against budget with relevant stakeholders.

Partner with Area leadership with scenario analysis and planning for strategic initiatives to ensure alignment on cost development, forecasting, and strategic priorities

Closely work with regional controlling team to ensure inclusion of all the assumptions in the budget / forecast exercise.

Be the source of energy within the area of responsibility, driving for team engagement and continuous improvement

Act as a strategic thought partner in cost transformation, supporting the Director of Cost Control to shape smarter decision-making frameworks.

Contribute to the wider Finance community by sharing insights, best practices, and aligning with digital tools and reporting standards.

Liaise between Area, QSC, and Regional OPSS and P2P Cost Control to ensure clear implementation of priorities.

Engage with procurement and operations on savings plans and KPI alignment.

Oversee vendor contracts within SAP to ensure compliance and performance. Monitor rebates and credit notes based on agreements

Conduct vendor evaluations and prepare an approved supplier list for MAG. Analyze overall costs and volumes in relation to vendor contracts

Participate in regional workshops, training, and best-practice sharing initiatives.

Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

4-8 years of relevant experience in Finance Business Partnering, Planning, Financial Analysis, Cost Control, or Operational reporting.

Experience in driving performance management dialogues based on 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) is a pre-requisite.

Outgoing, extrovert approach to understanding underlying business drivers for financial performance

Strong analytical mindset with a hands-on, execution-driven approach.

Ability to influence without direct authority and get required results

Ability to synthesize data and derive actionable insights. Always applying a forward-looking perspective in discussions

Empathic and strong interpersonal skills

Comfortable communicating with cross-functional teams and aligning diverse stakeholders.

High levels of positive energy with a can-do attitude

Structured, self-driven, and able to manage multiple streams of work.

Passion for continuous improvement and process enhancement.