Sr Analyst Operations Accounting

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About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Production Cost Analyst to join our Finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing production costs, driving financial transparency, and supporting business decisions through accurate reporting and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently determines monthly, quarterly, and annual production cost results; analyzes, interprets, and reports them according to financial management and external auditor instructions

• Analyzes variances between standard and actual costs and contributes to the reporting of performance indicators

• Actively participates in the annual review and calculation of standard costs

• Ensures compliance with SOX standards; helps create and implement internal controls and related procedures; conducts regular audits to ensure data accuracy and completeness

• Proposes and supports improvements to systems and processes to adapt to evolving business needs

• Contributes to mid- and long-term forecasts and budgeting, considering alternative scenarios and relevant economic conditions

• May provide guidance or training to less experienced team members

• Identifies and evaluates continuous improvement initiatives related to production processes

Requirements

• University degree in Economics, Accounting, Economic Engineering, or related fields

• Master's degree required in the same fields

• MBA or PhD is a plus

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of finance and analytics

• Excellent planning and time management skills

• Good understanding of both economic and manufacturing environments

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP is an advantage

• Good command of English

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• High attention to detail

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.