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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