Cost Analyst

Description

Job Summary: Finance/Controller professional to ensure accurate cost calculation, prepare management reports and budgets, and analyze financial processes. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic involvement in cost analysis and control to reduce expenses 2. Participation in the preparation and review of the company's annual budget 3. Economic feasibility analysis of new products and services **Department:** Controller / Finance **Main Responsibilities** * Ensure accurate calculation of production costs across all company business units. * Prepare management reports to support executive leadership and the finance department. * Develop, monitor, and analyze budgets, controlling inventories and managing fixed and variable inventories. * Conduct cost analysis and control, developing projects aimed at reducing expenses and eliminating losses. * Analyze inventory movements, tax credits, and import processes. * Perform inventory reconciliations and cost accounting. * Collect and store daily information required to calculate product, leasing, and service costs (raw materials, labor, freight, taxes, etc.). * Monitor sales margins and suggest price adjustments, supplier changes, or purchasing condition modifications. * Compare actual vs. budgeted costs and propose corrective actions jointly with relevant departments. * Analyze granted discounts, applied margins, and projected results based on issued invoices. * Prepare management reports on raw material consumption, commissions, packaging, freight, and expenses by cost center. * Participate in the preparation and review of the annual budget, justifying variances and proposing improvements. * Conduct pricing simulations for new products, services, or contracts, evaluating economic feasibility. * Input and maintain up-to-date data in the company's information system. * Ensure workplace organization, equipment maintenance, and compliance with Safety, Occupational Hygiene, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations. * Perform other related duties as directed by the immediate supervisor. **Requirements** * Completed or ongoing undergraduate degree in related fields (Accounting, Administration, Economics, Engineering, or similar). * Minimum **2 years** of experience in controller or accounting functions is preferred. * Knowledge of cost calculation and analysis, budgeting, and inventory control. * Familiarity with tax credits and import processes is a plus. * Knowledge of **Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)**, **Integrated Management Policy**, and **Code of Conduct and Ethics**. **Desired Competencies** * Analytical and critical thinking * Organization and attention to detail * Ability to work with data and management reports * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Proactivity and results orientation Employment Type: Permanent CLT Salary: R$4.000,00 \- R$4.500,00 per month Benefits: * Medical assistance * Meal allowance * Transportation allowance