Financial Analyst Cost Accounting
Merck · Haarlem, Netherlands
Corporate & BusinessFull-timeCompany career page
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Role summary
Financial Analyst position within the Cost of Sales & Inventory team supporting pharmaceutical operations across multiple global branches. Responsibilities include maintaining product costs under US GAAP, analyzing production variances, and supporting monthly accounting close cycles for a major pharmaceutical manufacturer.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, business administration, or economics
- 2-3 years relevant experience in finance, manufacturing, analytics, or cost accounting
- SAP production analysis experience and US GAAP accounting preparation skills
- Strong analytical and data analysis capabilities
- Fluent in written and spoken English
What you'll be doing
- Maintain and create product cost calculations in compliance with US GAAP standards
- Control, analyze, and report production results and cost variances across branches
- Review accuracy of monthly product cost and inventory consolidation data
- Support monthly accounting close and management cycles for global operations
- Identify and lead initiatives to improve cost control and operational efficiency
CompensationCompetitive salary, 35.5 vacation days, 8% holiday allowance, 3% year-end bonus
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