Cost Analyst

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Job Summary: Senior Cost Analyst/Controller in an industrial environment, responsible for ensuring cost data accuracy and supporting decision-making. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic involvement in result analysis and continuous process improvement. 2. Close collaboration with leadership and active participation in strategic decision-making. 3. Autonomy to propose improvements and optimize processes within the controller's office. Job Description Job Title: Cost Analyst Req ID: 49072 Job Location (Short): Caxias do Sul, BRA Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Finance \& Accounting Work Location Type: On\-site **About the Position** ------------------- We are seeking a Senior Cost Analyst/Controller with strong experience in an industrial environment, responsible for ensuring cost data accuracy, supporting decision-making, and acting as a partner to operational and finance departments. The role plays a strategic part in result analysis, cost calculation, and continuous process improvement. **Key Responsibilities** -------------------------------- * Perform industrial cost calculation and analysis (materials, labor, and indirect costs); * Analyze and explain cost variances (actual vs. standard, actual vs. budget), identify deviations, and propose corrective actions; * Support monthly closing, ensuring consistency of cost and performance data; * Develop and monitor budget and forecast, with focus on costs and expenses; * Support pricing and profitability analysis by product, customer, and business unit, assisting the commercial department; * Manage cost structures in the ERP system (cost centers, internal orders, allocations, and apportionments); * Support inventory counts and stock variance analysis; * Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve processes and operational efficiency; * Develop management reports and dashboards to support decision-making; * Identify opportunities for improvement and automation of processes within the controller's office. **Requirements** -------------- * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Management; * Postgraduate degree in Controlling, Cost Management, or Finance; * Experience in controlling and cost management within an industrial environment; * Experience in product costing and variance analysis (PPV, efficiency, absorption); * Experience with monthly closing, performance reporting, and accounting support; * Knowledge of SAP ERP (CO/FI modules); * Knowledge of BI tools (Power BI or similar); * Accounting and tax knowledge applied to industry; * Advanced Excel (modeling, data analysis, dashboards); Intermediate/advanced English (reading, writing, and speaking). * **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with SAP CO\-PA; * Experience with standard costing; Experience with continuous improvement or digital transformation projects in finance. * **Behavioral Competencies** * Analytical thinking and critical perspective; * Proactivity and ownership mindset; * Strong communication skills; * Ability to work cross-functionally across different departments; * Organization, autonomy, and results orientation. **What You’ll Find at Danfoss** -------------------------------------------- * Close collaboration with leadership and active participation in the business’s strategic decisions; * A dynamic industrial environment with strong interaction with operational departments and direct impact on business results; * Partnership role with departments, influencing decisions through consistent, data-driven analysis; * Autonomy to propose improvements, optimize processes, and contribute to the evolution of the controller's office. **In Addition to an Excellent Benefits Package** --------------------------------------------- * Competitive salary * Unimed Health Plan covering employee and legal dependents — 100% company-paid * Dental Plan * Food Allowance * Meal Voucher * Private Pension Plan * Profit-Sharing Program * Life Insurance * Chartered Bus Transportation * Emercor * Employee Assistance Program (OPTUM) * On-site parking Information at a Glance Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off\- and on\-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district\-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933\. Danfoss is family\-owned, employing more than 39\.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off\- and on\-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district\-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933\. Danfoss is family\-owned, employing more than 39\.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.