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Rogers Corporation

Financial Analyst / Cost Accountant / Controller

Rogers Corporation Speinshart, Bavaria, Germany

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees

14 h ago
financial-analyst Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Germany
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About the role

The role involves analyzing production costs, inventory variances, and budget performance to drive efficiency. It also includes supporting month-end closing, ensuring GAAP compliance, and overseeing inventory control processes.

What they look for

Cost accounting Financial analysis Budgeting Forecasting Inventory management U.S. GAAP SAP Financial planning Manufacturing accounting Internal controls Variance analysis COGS reconciliation Audit support German language English language

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess 3+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing. Proficiency in standard costing, financial planning, and SAP is required, along with fluency in both German and English.

Full description

Summary:

Analyze and report on production costs, inventory variances, and budget performance to drive cost efficiency. Support month-end closing, annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and local standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize accounting processes and controls.

Essential Functions:

  • Cost Accounting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports, including standard cost variances, production costs, and inventory valuation; Monitor and reconcile cost of goods sold (COGS), overhead allocation and manufacturing expenses; Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend efficiency improvements. (30%)
  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and local regulations; Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses for cross-functional teams. (20%)
  • Inventory Management: Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts, physical inventory audits, and reconciliation; Analyze inventory turnover, obsolescence and write-offs. (10%)
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in developing annual budgets and periodic forecasts for production costs and operational expenses; Track budget and forecast performance and provide actionable insights to management. (25%)
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, German and tax statutory requirements; Assist internal and external auditors with cost-related inquiries. (10%)
  • Other tasks assigned by supervisor. (5%)

Qualifications:

  • BS and above in Accounting / Finance
  • 3+ years of cost accounting experience in large multi-plant manufacturing companies
  • Solid understanding and experience in standard costing and financial planning & analysis
  • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken German and English
  • Experience of SAP is preferred

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