Cost Analyst

**An introduction to Etex**

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. By joining Etex, you won’t just be joining an international leader, you will inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are ever safer, more sustainable, smarter and beautiful. You’ll be joining a company who wants to inspire change.

We are committed to making a positive human impact on the world. In return, we’ll reward you by investing in your development and your personal well-being. Whilst our core values help us develop those effective and sustainable lightweight solutions we’re known for, it’s our people that matter most

Our diverse and inclusive workforce always strives for excellence. We have over 100 years of experience manufacturing high-performance building solutions. Etex is a company that is committed to success - and when you join us, we’ll be committed to you.

**About the role**

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategically minded Cost & Business Analyst to enhance our financial performance through meticulous cost and business analysis and effective budget management.

This role involves a high degree of autonomy and decision-making authority, overseeing complex financial projects and collaborating across departments

**Key Accountabilities**
- Accuracy of budget forecasts vs. actual spending.
- Percentage improvement in cost efficiency through process optimization initiatives.
- Compliance rate with internal controls and financial accuracy.
- Reduction in material costs as a percentage of total production cost.
- Create and manage budgets, and monitor spending
- Conduct audits on financial processes and transactions
- Monitor changes in processes or methods to calculate effects on overall costs
- Estimate product costs for existing and new products
- Forecast and analyze costs of processes, labor and inventory
- Suggest cost-reducing or profitable solutions
- Conduct market research to support future business planning

**Skill & Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Proven experience in cost & business analysis, financial reporting, or a similar role in a manufacturing setting
- Strong analytical skills with an ability to manage large datasets
- Familiarity with the manufacturing industry and its cost structures.
- Proficient in financial modeling and with SAP.
- Prior experience in managing financial projects or leading cross-functional initiatives is highly desirable

**Our Social Responsibilities**

Etex has a clear commitment to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and working on innovative solutions for the building industry.

Our ambition is to reduce negative effects and scale up positive impacts. We prioritise decarbonisation, including the use of renewable energy, as well as circularity, with a first focus on waste management.

We engage in a wide range of voluntary initiatives which offer support to local communities through partnerships and social projects. Our teammates know their local communities best, we are proud of the numerous projects and actions initiated around the world that are based on the awareness of their communities’ needs.

**Commitment to diversity**

We’re incredibly proud of the community we’ve created at Etex. We form a global team of over 13,500 individuals from an enormous variety of backgrounds, races, faiths, and genders. Our diversity is our strength, and we are committed to ensuring that all of our teammates feel included and happy at work.