Cost & Budget Analyst Product Portfolio

Location: Fontanellato

Cost & Budget Analyst Product Portfolio
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Position Summary
We are looking for a Cost & Budget Analyst to join our team and support cost tracking, budgeting activities, and product portfolio analysis. The role is ideal for a mid-level professional with strong analytical skills and advanced Excel expertise, capable of transforming data into actionable insights for business decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and track project costs, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
Analyse budget vs actual deviations and support forecast updates.
Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
Perform profitability analysis by product, line, or portfolio.
Develop and maintain Excel‑based reports and dashboards.
Automate reporting processes and improve data efficiency.
Provide financial insights to support pricing and portfolio decisions.
Collaborate with engineering and finance teams through the Cleantech Organization.

Required Skills & Experience

At least 5 years of experience in cost controlling, budgeting, or financial analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, Power Pivot, advanced formulas (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, IF, etc.), Power Query for data transformation, and VBA/macros (nice to have).
Strong understanding of cost controlling, project planning and financial principles.
Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments is a plus.
Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) is a plus.
Proficient English is a must;
French knowledge is a nice‑to‑have.
SAP knowledge.
Degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related fields.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent problem‑solving skills.
Clear communication and data storytelling capabilities.
Proactive and structured approach.

Benefits

A key role in a structured and evolving organization.
Direct impact on business decisions and product strategy.
Opportunities for professional growth.
Continuous learning on data analytics tools.

Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Construction
Location
Fontanellato, Emilia‑Romagna, Italy
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