Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Specialist

About the role

This role leads and coordinates the budgeting process across departments and supports business decisions through financial trend analysis, cost control and performance reporting. It also covers month-end and year-end closing, cost accounting, inventory valuation and compliance with GAAP, IFRS and local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the budgeting process across departments
• Analyze financial trends, variances and performance metrics
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing
• Maintain accurate records of direct and indirect costs and monitor actuals against budget
• Identify cost drivers and implement cost control procedures and policies
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed investments
• Deliver monthly and quarterly performance reviews to senior management and prepare cost reports and dashboards
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS and local regulations, and support audits and regulatory filings
• Monitor adherence to internal policies and oversee inventory valuation and procurement cost tracking
• Collaborate with supply chain and purchasing teams on accruals and commitments

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cost control, financial analysis or accounting
• Prior experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry is required
• Fluent written and spoken English

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP FI-CO-MM modules preferred
• Advanced MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and financial modeling