Cost & Production Analyst

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Cost & Production Analyst

Job Summary

We are looking for a Cost Production Analyst to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing monthly costing activities, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, and analyzing production costs. You will also provide insights on plant profitability trends and margins, supporting management decisions with transparent and compliant financial reporting in line with group policies.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package

• Hybrid work model

• A dynamic, multicultural team with opportunities for personal and professional growth

• Access to continuous learning and development programs

• Health insurance and other benefits tailored to your needs

• Recognition as part of a Great Place to Work company culture

• The chance to work in a global environment, collaborating with colleagues from across Europe and beyond

Your Responsibilities:

• Financial support & reporting for a number of different functional areas within the business as well as analysis, understanding and challenging monthly results.

• Preparation of reports/analyses to enable Operations team to control the costs and closing inventory against historical, forecast and budgeted financial data. 

• Active Contribution/involvement on monthly cost-performance presentations to Operations Team, through providing the first level of commentary to the Hub Controller. 

• Track profitability by plant and product to ensure accurate pricing. 

• Calculate and update standard costs / actual unit costs in ERP for inventory valuation.

• Responsible for Inventory counts and fixed assets reconciliation with ERP.

• Partner with Operations-IT-SSC in order to identify best practices and develop remediation plans and continuous improvement opportunities.

• Provide support to Hub Controller with the budget and forecast process, as well as ad-hoc analysis and information.

• Provide support to the CAR manager in ad- hoc requests relating to the perimeter. 

Qualifications:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business administration

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar finance role 

• Proven experience as a cost Accountant would be considered as a plus 

• Hand-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP S4Hana or equivalent)

• Strong IT skills especially in Excel and Google suite packages

• Very good knowledge of written and verbal English

•  Good understanding of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS), practices, standards, laws and regulations.         

​Skills & Person Specification:

• Ability to create strong bonds with other people, inspire trust and confidence in peers, seniors, and external partners.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with non-finance teams. Demonstrate good communication skills to convey information.