Act as a financial partner to Plant Managers, providing insights into operational performance and cost efficiency.
Analyze product cost development, unit cost trends, and productivity metrics to support decision-making.
Coordinate the annual budgeting process at the plant level, focusing on cost, capacity, and product impact.
Maintain and improve standard costing templates, including governance of material master data.
Lead monthly production cost variance forecasting in collaboration with plant leadership.
Prepare monthly plant reports using global tools and plant-specific analysis.
Support Integrated Operations initiatives and help plants meet productivity targets.
Participate in global projects related to process and IT improvements within the Plant Cost Analysis organization.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
0-3 years of relevant experience in cost analysis or financial planning within a manufacturing environment
Intermediate English proficiency, both written and spoken
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Familiarity with standard costing and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with plant leadership
Understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

PCA Analyst

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