Management, Technology & Cost Management

Job description

At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day. Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company’s DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later, the first long-wear foundation), Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation, performance, and sophisticated glamour. Elizabeth Arden made waves as a woman-led beauty company in the 1920s. In 1931, Almay became the original hypoallergenic, fragrance-free beauty brand. Today, Revlon resiliently continues its legacy as a leading global beauty company. Our diverse portfolio—which consists of some of the world’s most iconic brands and product offerings in color cosmetics, skincare, hair color & care, personal care, and fragrances—is sold around the world through prestige, professional, mass, and direct-to-consumer retail channels. These brands include Revlon, Revlon Professional, Elizabeth Arden, Almay, American Crew, CND, Cutex, Mitchum, Sinful Colors, Creme of Nature, Christina Aguilera, John Varvatos, Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy and more. We honor our heritage, embrace change, and applaud diversity. We champion our employees and celebrate our consumers. We are Revlon, together, transforming beauty. **This role is a Hybrid Role:** Employees are expected to work from our New York office 3 days per week and may work remotely the remaining days. **ROLE Summary** The Technology & Cost Management Manager leads the financial governance of technology services, including cost allocation, chargeback management, and reporting. In partnership with Finance, Technology, and business teams, the role ensures technology spend is transparent, well‑governed, and aligned with organizational goals and financial policies. **Key Accountabilities** **Cost Allocation and Chargeback Management** - Design and manage chargeback mechanisms for allocating technology service costs to business units. - Ensure all technology costs, including infrastructure, software, and services, are allocated accurately and consistently. - Develop and maintain methodologies for fair and transparent cost distribution. **Budgeting and Financial Management** - Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for technology services. - Monitor technology expenditure against budgets, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions. - Ensure compliance with financial policies, standards, and regulations. **Vendor Metrics and Performance Monitoring** - Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for all technology vendors. - Conduct regular performance reviews and scorecards to assess vendor delivery against contractual obligations. - Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement through data-driven analysis. - Partner with vendors to drive continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery. **Data Analysis and Reporting** - Provide detailed cost reports and dashboards to stakeholders, offering insights into spending patterns. - Analyse cost data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or opportunities for optimisation. - Prepare financial summaries for leadership, including chargeback reports and recommendations. **Stakeholder Collaboration** - Act as a point of contact for business units regarding technology service charges, addressing queries and resolving disputes. - Collaborate with Technology teams to understand cost drivers and provide accurate cost allocation. - Work with finance teams to ensure alignment with organizational financial strategies and reporting requirements. **Policy Development and Process Improvement** - Develop and implement policies for the effective management of technology service charges. - Streamline and automate processes for cost allocation, chargeback, and reporting where possible. - Ensure governance structures are in place for reviewing and approving technology-related expenses. **Cost Optimization and Strategic Advice** - Provide recommendations on cost optimization strategies, such as consolidating services or renegotiating vendor contracts. - Evaluate the financial impact of technology investments, including return on investment (ROI) analyses. - Support strategic decision-making by providing financial insights into technology service offerings. **Audit and Compliance** - Ensure all technology service charges and allocations are auditable and documented. - Support internal and external audits related to technology expenses. - Maintain compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements. **Critical Interfaces (WHO DO you work with)**