Financial Analyst Cost Accounting

MSD Malaysia; Haarlem; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35.5 vacation days

8% holiday allowance

3% year-end bonus

Pension plan

On-site restaurant

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking a Financial Analyst in Haarlem to support cost accounting, inventory analysis, and monthly close processes across global branches. The role focuses on end-to-end cost data, SAP-based production analysis, and US GAAP compliance within the COSI matrix organization.

The candidate will maintain product costs, analyse variances, and drive improvements in cost control while delivering timely financial data to stakeholders. Hybrid work arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, business, administration or economics.
• 2-3 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in manufacturing/production or cost accounting.
• Experience with SAP production analysis and US GAAP accounts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and create product cost under US GAAP rules.
• Control, analyze, and report production results and variances.
• Review and ensure accurate data is reported for monthly product cost and inventory consolidation close.
• Analyze standard revision on a global level and ensure appropriate accounting is performed.
• Identify and work on initiatives to improve cost control and increase efficiency.
• Provide accurate and timely financial cost and inventory data to customers.
• Participate in special and ad hoc projects to support management analysis.

Skills

Fluency in English

Improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in finance/business/administration/economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career and contribute to a greater cause? Join our innovative team at one of the largest industrial pharma companies in the Netherlands. At location Haarlem we have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst. Welcome in our team Our COSI Human Health (HH) Finance team leverages sophisticated financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting and performance evaluation techniques to propel medical innovation and enhance people's lives. As part of this role, you'll manage, review, report. Furthermore, you will analyze inventory, production, and product cost data and support monthly accounting close and management cycles for multiple branches across the world in the Cost of Sales & Inventory (COSI) matrix organization. Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organization. The Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

Purpose of the role

This position is part of the COSI matrix organization, which performs end to end activities from actual occurrence of a financial result till consolidation level in HQ. As a Financial Analyst your main tasks will be maintaining, reviewing, reporting and analyzing inventory, production and product cost data and supporting the monthly accounting close and management cycles for multiple branches. For this role you will oversee and deliver end to end cost accounting, compliance, and finance support.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Maintain and create product cost under US GAAP rules.
• Control, analyze, and report production results and variances.
• Review and ensure accurate data is reported for monthly product cost and inventory consolidation close.
• Analyze standard revision on a global level and ensure appropriate accounting is performed.
• Identify and work on initiatives to improve cost control and increase efficiency.
• Provide accurate and timely financial cost and inventory data to customers.
• Participate in special and ad hoc projects to support management analysis.

Your profile

• Bachelor's/Master's in finance/business/administration/economics.
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in Finance, preferably in manufacturing/production, analytics or cost accounting.
• Experience with SAP production analysis and in preparing accounts in accordance with US GAAP.
• Improvement mindset.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary
• 35.5 vacation days per year
• 8% holiday allowance and a 3% year-end bonus
• Excellent pension plan
• High-quality company restaurant offering fresh and healthy options every day
• On-site sports facilities with classes such as boxing, Zumba, and Pilates
• Excellent coffee prepared by a professional barista
• Game room with a pool table and table tennis table
• Contribution toward your personal gym or sports subscription
• Mental well-being support through Lyra Health for you and your family members
• Access to a dedicated prayer and meditation room

Employee Status and Work Arrangements

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date

08/31/2026

Company Overview

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.