Financial Analyst Global Product Costing

Financial Analyst Global Product Costing

Utrecht (hybrid)
Contract until November 2027
Full-time
Start date: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst Global Product Costing to join the global finance organisation of a leading international FMCG company.

In this role, you will operate at the intersection of Product Costing, Manufacturing Finance and FP&A, acting as the key link between the Product Costing Manager and an international team of analysts. You will play a central role in product cost calculations, financial modelling, forecasting, cost analysis, stakeholder management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Product Costing & Analysis

• Lead the end-to-end global product costing process
• Ensure the quality, integrity and consistency of product cost calculations
• Review and challenge cost assumptions
• Analyse COGS, inventory valuation and cost variances
• Support forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling activities

Leadership & Coordination

• Coordinate and guide a team of 6-7 Product Costing Analysts
• Provide technical coaching and quality review
• Lead and influence stakeholders without direct line-management responsibility
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of costing activities

Business Partnering

• Present financial insights and costing results to senior stakeholders
• Act as a trusted sparring partner to Finance and Operations teams
• Translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive process standardisation and governance
• Lead automation and efficiency improvements within the costing landscape
• Support the development of scalable global costing methodologies
• Identify opportunities using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query, VBA, Power Automate or AI-driven solutions
  
  

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Controlling, Business Administration or similar
• 5-8 years of experience in Product Costing, Manufacturing Finance, Supply Chain Finance, FP&A or Controlling
• Strong understanding of manufacturing environments, costing methodologies and variance analysis
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP or another ERP environment
• Ability to work independently and challenge financial assumptions
• Experience coordinating teams or stakeholders without direct authority
• Exceptional attention to detail and data quality
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate or VBA
• Affinity with automation, AI and process improvement
• Proven track record in driving efficiency and standardisation initiatives
  

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