Cost Analyst

Date:  Sep 24, 2024
Location: 

Košice, Košice - okolie, SK, 040 01

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

 

Syntax is seeking a Cost Analyst / Controller (m/f/d) Product Calculation who will work globally with finance and product management in Europe and North America to calculate product and service costs.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Product and Service Costing: Work with Product Management and Operations teams to calculate unit costs for use in customer pricing, intercompany transactions, and new product analysis.
  • Cost tracking: Monitor and track costs throughout the lifecycle of our products and services and maintain detailed records for individual products that can be used to evaluate future pricing.
  • Cost records management: Prepare ad hoc cost-related financial reports and manage system updates.
  • Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support budgeting and forecasting activities, and provide cost-related insights and recommendations.
  • Process improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within cost accounting and contribute to the implementation of best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Data analysis: Utilize analytical tools and techniques to analyze cost data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for cost control and optimization.
  • Product Management: Working closely with our Global Product Management team to define product and services pricing.
  • Sales Support: Support Sales in large non-standard proposals to determine appropriate costing and margins.
  • SAP master data maintenance: Creation and maintenance of activity types as well as Creation and updating of internal billing records

 

 

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5 years of experience in cost accounting or a similar role.
  • Proven experience in product calculation within IT industry preferred.
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis and cost calculation methodologies.
  • Proficiency in SAP.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Requires excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
  • Ability to prioritize workloads and the flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.  

  • Competitive, above-average compensation
  • Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
  • Flexible working time models, home office
  • Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
  • A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
  • Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
  • Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!

Functional Area:  Office