Material Costing

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Finance Analyst / Cost Analyst to support material cost planning, financial analysis, and budgeting. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams across global operations to optimize cost structures and improve financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

✅ Conduct budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support financial decision-making.

✅ Develop and maintain financial models for cost analysis and performance tracking.

✅ Provide insights and recommendations to improve cost efficiency and profitability.

2. Material Cost Planning & Cost Analysis

✅ Perform material cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.

✅ Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to optimize cost structures and pricing strategies.

✅ Support product costing, cost roll-ups, and cost-benefit analysis.

3. Business Partnering & Collaboration

✅ Work with cross-functional teams across different time zones to align cost strategies with business objectives.

✅ Provide financial insights to operations, procurement, and supply chain teams.

✅ Support senior leadership with data-driven decision-making and strategic recommendations.

4. Reporting & Compliance

✅ Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with key cost performance indicators.

✅ Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

✅ Support audits and financial reviews as required.

Key Requirements:

✔ CMA / MBA in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

✔ 3-5 years of progressive experience in Finance, Cost Analysis, or Operations Analysis.

✔ Strong expertise in Material Cost Planning, Budgeting, and Financial Analysis.

✔ Critical thinking & strategic mindset to solve complex financial problems.

✔ Excellent communication & collaboration skills in a global environment.

✔ Advanced proficiency in Excel & financial modeling tools.

✔ Fluency in English is mandatory.