Cost Analyst

Description / Requirements

A leading Greek production company in the food & beverage industry, is seeking to hire a Cost Analyst.

Reporting to the Head of Budgeting & Reporting, the right incumbent will be responsible for:

• Participating in the annual financial planning process and the preparation of monthly reporting package, including the standard cost calculation process.

• Providing reliable and transparent actual reporting regarding the production operations, relevant deviation analysis to plan, profitability and risk analysis to facilitate target achievement

• Analyzing costs and actively participating in the year end process.

• Providing information on cost controlling issues on all production processes on a monthly basis.

• Ensuring that all expenses are allocated to cost center correctly and providing cost results on monthly basis.

• Preparing business case evaluations and proposals for efficiency improvements with the production site(s)

• Monitoring changes in processes or methods to calculate effects on overall costs

• Developing and following up the product costing for existing and new products

Candidate Profile

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Postgraduate degree will be considered as a plus

• At least 2 years of working experience in a similar position, preferably in a well-established multinational or Greek company in the production of food, pharmaceutical products and/or cosmetics

• Good knowledge of product costing & operations controlling

• Very good knowledge of the English language

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office

• Working experience with SAP is highly desirable

• Strong numerical, analytical and conceptual thinking skills

• Very good communication and interpersonal skills

• Results-orientation, efficiency and attention to detail

• Hardworking disposition and team spirit

• Integrity and commitment

Remuneration

The company offers a competitive remuneration package along with further career prospects within a well-established and fast-paced working environment.