Cost Analyst

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century, we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

We are looking for a skilled and analytical professional to join our team as a Plant Cost Controller. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing and managing manufacturing costs, driving financial efficiency, and supporting informed decision-making within our production plant. Acting as a finance business partner, you will collaborate closely with non-financial stakeholders, requiring a strong understanding of plant operations, interconnected assets (both within AGU and across other assets at the Visp site), and coordination with Lonza. Proficiency in Power BI is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze production, material, labor, and overhead costs to ensure accuracy and drive financial efficiency.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, variance analyses, and financial forecasts to support plant management.
• Partner with production, procurement, and finance teams to implement and monitor cost control measures.
• Support the annual budgeting process and monthly reporting cycles, with heightened activity during key closing periods.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process automation, and continuous improvement to enhance operational effectiveness.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong affinity for data, systems, and reporting.
• Solid working knowledge of SAP, Office 365, and Power BI (minimum requirement).
• Advanced skills in tools such as VBA, Python, or experience with Machine Learning / AI are a plus.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.