Hybrid Senior Cost Analyst

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Cost Analyst in charge of analyzing and controlling production costs for a major plastic solutions company, ensuring accuracy in ERP and delivering strategic cost-reduction recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • 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)

Job title

Senior Cost Analyst

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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