Costing Analyst w Poznań, Polska

Job Purpose

As a Costing Analyst within our SSC Financial Operations team, you will take ownership of standard and actual costing processes , working closely with Finance and key business stakeholders. This role requires a high level of independence, critical thinking and proactive problem-solving to ensure accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement of costing activities.

You will act as a key contact for costing topics , driving analysis, identifying improvement opportunities and providing insights that support business decisions. Your experience will allow you to challenge existing processes and enhance overall process quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and control the actual costing process , including analysis, validation and issue resolution
• Manage and optimize price variances processing for production orders , ensuring accurate settlements and clear root-cause analysis
• Maintain and improve material master data, pricing and controlling structures , ensuring strong data governance
• Work with Standard Cost methodology , including SAP costing runs and process improvements
• Coordinate and drive month-end closing activities related to costing, including SAP MM period management and stock postings
• Perform in-depth cost analysis and provide actionable insights , highlighting risks and opportunities
• Proactively engage with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve complex issues and improve processes
• Ensure high data quality, compliance, and SLA adherence , while identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency
• Support and act as backup for Transfer Pricing processes
• Provide expert advisory on costing processes, financial impact and system flows (S/4HANA)

Requirements: 

Qualified candidates for this important position will therefore need to demonstrate the following:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent field of study
• +7 years of relevant finance experience in Finance, Actual Costing and/or Manufacturing area
• Fluent (C1, C2) English is a must (written and spoken)

• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience in working in SAP (AP, AR, FI modules)
• Proficiency in working in SAP MM module (Inventory)
• Ability to communicate clearly thoughts, ideas and solutions
• Ability to produce high-quality presentations summarizing key findings, conclusions and recommendations, good presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues
• High level of customer service and very good communication skills
• Experience in participating in and leading various projects
• Confidentiality
• Hands-on person with high level of accuracy
• Strong Analytical mindset with eye for detail
• Pro-active and solution oriented
• True team player who loves to work in an international team
• Good understanding of overall business organization and processes, including the interconnections between them
• See the bigger picture beyond just your role

• Above all, the ATTITUDE, ENTHUSIASM and KEENNESS to succeed