Associate Director - Cost Management

About Contango Contango is your strategic partner for transformative growth and sustained success. Our team excels in providing comprehensive growth solutions that combine global best practices with local market expertise. We focus on long-term value creation, empowering our clients to achieve the full scale of their aspirations. As a trusted advisor to ADQ's portfolio companies, Contango helps CEOs drive strategic growth initiatives, navigate disruptive forces, and maximize long-term value creation. Role Summary The Associate Director in our Value Realization practice plays a crucial role in delivering strategic financial advisory to clients in the UAE. This opportunity is perfect for professionals with a strong analytical mindset, strategic problem-solving abilities, and the flexibility to work across multiple industries. You will partner with mid to senior executives to address complex business challenges and drive impactful change. Key Responsibilities Lead project teams in delivering strategic solutions across a range of industries Develop innovative strategies and actionable recommendations to help clients improve operational efficiency and achieve long-term business objectives Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement key initiatives, ensuring seamless project execution. Present findings and strategic insights to senior management and client stakeholders. Craft in-depth data analyses to drive sophisticated hypothesis generation. Assist with client relationship development, client need identification and proposal preparation Ensure high standards of service delivery and lead team members to achieve client satisfaction and foster long-term relationships. Required Experience and Qualifications: Strong academic background (MBA or other advanced degrees preferred) Minimum of 10 years of experience in management consulting At least 5 years in tier 2 or tier 1 consulting firm, working predominantly in the region Arabic speaker preferable Core Competencies Cost optimization expertise (ZBB, ABC, cost benchmarking and cost transparency) Strong financial and commercial acumen Structured problem solving and critical thinking Executive-level client engagement and communication Project delivery and outcome ownership Clear and concise business storytelling Team leadership and mentoring capability High adaptability and hands-on execution style What We Offer Opportunity to work with leading organizations in the UAE, driving meaningful strategic impact A competitive package, commensurate with experience and qualifications Exposure to diverse industries and cutting-edge projects Disclaimer: This job posting is not open to recruitment agencies. Any candidate profile submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered as being received directly from an applicant. Contango reserves the rights to contact the candidate directly, without incurring any obligations or liabilities for payment of any fees to the recruitment agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr