Cost Controlling Analyst

This is a full time position to work in our Cartago site located in Zona Franca La Lima. Work remotely is part of the work mode with 2 days per week. 

The Cost Controlling Analyst is a member of the finance department, focus in production, responsible of cost and price controlling, special focus on direct variable cost (DVC); perform detailed analyzes of operational and financilas costs, identify optimization opportunities ,  working directly with the Production Support Controller with internal/external reporting and planning. 

The main objective is to monitor , analyze and control production costs and prices in the manufacturing process.

Major Areas of Accountability: 

• Evaluate direct and indirect costs related to production and operation.
• Factory Cost price update process.  Yearly Cost Rollup calculation
• Responsible for Manufacturing Accounting mainly related with Work Orders
• Daily sparring partner for CAR organization (quality, value stream manager, planners, etc.)
• Analysis of manufacturing variances, Work Order Variances, cost component checking, etc.
• Support preparation and analysis Production settlement, Material and Labor reports.
• Able to teach others with patience, order and understanding.
• Participation in physical stock-take, giving guidance and support to the VS.
• Support in forecasting related with Cost and Production Field.
• Perform comparative cost anlysis on  Value Streams.
• Participate in internal and external audits related to costs and prices.
• Cooperation with Business Centre, HQ controllers and other production sites.
• Change Control and Change Actions analysis and approval.
• Customization and improvement of actual procedures or creation when needed.
• Ad hoc reports or additional analysis requested from any internal client.
• Any additional related with production and costs.
• Care for optimizing costs through accurate analysis.

Responsible of:

• Performing their job in compliance with the guidelines given
• Drawing attention to the manager to any difficulties in understanding or following the guidelines
• Drawing attention to inefficiency of the system
• Take responsibility for those safety aspects identified for the given position
• Support the positive EHS culture

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting / Finance / Economics or related areas. Preferably Costs emphasis.
• More than years 5 of working in Cost and accounting and financial controlling, in multinational manufacturing companies, (European manufacturing or industries companies is a plus). 
• 3 years of proven cost roll experience. 
• B2 English level.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Excel spreadsheet software, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word processing software; Cognos knowledge an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of operations service and production costs.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Knowledge of business operation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Interpersonal and consultative skills to effectively interact at all levels.
• Able to accomplish broad and complex assignments. 
• Team player. 
• Creative and decisive problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to maintain/establish strong relationships across the organization.
• Open to new ways of doing things, providing solutions without forgetting Coloplast ideals. Eager to make the things happen.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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