Senior Cost Analyst
Valgroup
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lorena • 🇧🇷 Brazil
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Senior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Determine, analyze and control direct and indirect production costs
- Analyze actual vs. standard cost variances and prepare margin reports
- Perform monthly closing routines for the company's financial results
- Conduct detailed and strategic analyses to identify cost‑reduction opportunities and process optimization
- Prepare cost statements, management reports and results presentations for the Executive Board
- Ensure efficiency and accuracy of records in the ERP system
- Implement improvements to departmental processes, as well as to cost recording and control
- Create detailed reports using data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI
- Participate in annual inventory processes
- Perform cost reconciliations
- Prepare management reports and industrial cost performance indicators (KPIs)
- Support internal and external audit requests
- Contribute to the development, review and maintenance of policies, procedures and systems that support governance of cost processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related fields
- Postgraduate degree in Finance, Controllership or Accounting preferred
- Experience in industrial cost accounting (preferably in manufacturing companies)
- Knowledge of absorption costing, allocations and variance analysis
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, Power BI and SAP ERP
- Knowledge of accounting and tax legislation applicable to costs is a plus
- Intermediate to advanced English
- Analytical, proactive and strong interpersonal communication skills
- Flexibility to work in a hybrid arrangement in Lorena, São Paulo
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Basic food basket (grocery package)
- Transportation allowance
- On-site lunch
- Performance bonus (PPR)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cost accountingvariance analysisdata analysiscost reconciliationcost reductionprocess optimizationfinancial reportingKPI developmentabsorption costingfinancial analysis
Soft skills
analytical skillsproactiveinterpersonal communicationflexibilityorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingattention to detailproblem-solvingpresentation skillscollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's degree in EconomicsBachelor's degree in EngineeringPostgraduate degree in FinancePostgraduate degree in ControllershipPostgraduate degree in Accounting