About the role
- Provide support to Plant Management regarding their cost structure through timely and accurate analyses.
- Support Company Management in monitoring expenses and achieving related targets through timely and reliable analyses.
- Responsible for cost analysis and monitoring of KPI performance.
- Collaborate closely with the CFO, Plant Management, and other Departments in the Budgeting and Forecasting process.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose process improvement initiatives.
- Monitor scrap/waste and investigate the causes of variances.
- Prepare reports to inform Management and relevant stakeholders about significant cost or expense deviations from the Budget.
- Prepare costings for new products or improvements to existing ones.
- Responsible for the preparation and execution of monthly financial closing.
- Provide accurate financial analyses for ad hoc projects.
- Review and develop the monthly reporting package.
- Prepare the Monthly Management Report.
- Collaborate with external auditors during audit processes.
- Develop tools and automate departmental processes to improve efficiency.
Requirements
- University degree in Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
- Master’s degree (MBA or Master in Finance/Costing or related discipline).
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in the FMCG sector, in costing, controlling, or financial analysis roles.
- Proficient in SAP (FI/CO, PP modules).
- Excellent command of MS Office (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Excellent command of the English language.
- Strong sense of responsibility, consistency, and commitment to results.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competitive remuneration package
- Private health insurance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Rewards and recognition programm for high performing teams and individuals
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cost analysisKPI performance monitoringbudgetingforecastingfinancial closingfinancial analysisreport preparationcostingprocess improvementdata analysis
Soft skills
analytical thinkingcritical thinkingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsresponsibilityconsistencycommitment to results
Certifications
University degree in EconomicsUniversity degree in AccountingMBAMaster in FinanceMaster in Costing