Sr Finance Analyst - Global Costing Finance

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee and tea company in Utrecht is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Global Product Costing. In this role, you'll coordinate and deliver accurate product cost calculations, ensuring the quality of COGS reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Finance, over 5 years' experience in finance roles, and strong analytical skills. You will drive process improvements and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, all in a dynamic FMCG environment. This position offers a fast-paced and collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Controlling, or Product Costing, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong interest in coordinating financial processes with multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of analysts to ensure timely delivery of COGS.
• Manage the product costing process for accuracy and consistency.
• Lead forecasting and modelling of total company COGS.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement within Product Costing.
• Provide guidance and technical support to analysts.

Skills

Financial expertise

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership capabilities

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

SAP

Job description

As a Senior Financial Analyst – Global Product Costing, you will be part of the Global Product Costing team based in Utrecht, acting as a key link between the Global Product Costing Manager and a team of analysts. You will play a critical role in coordinating, reviewing, and delivering accurate product cost calculations across the organization, ensuring consistency and quality in COGS reporting.

You will take ownership of end-to-end product costing processes, from calculation and forecasting to analysis and stakeholder communication. In this role, you will combine strong analytical expertise with leadership and cross‑functional collaboration, working closely with FP&A, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and senior Finance stakeholders. You will also drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the scalability and efficiency of product costing processes in a global FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

Costing & Delivery

• Coordinate and guide a team of Global Product Costing Analysts to ensure timely and accurate delivery of total COGS for forecasts and planning cycles (AOP)
• Manage the end-to-end product costing process, including assumptions alignment, calculation sequencing, and dependency management
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of product cost calculations across markets and categories
• Review and validate standard costs, cost calculations, and outputs in SAP

Analysis & Business Partnering

• Analyze cost movements, variances, and key drivers, providing clear and actionable insights
• Challenge assumptions and improve transparency of cost drivers across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement
• Act as a financial sparring partner to FP&A and operational stakeholders
• Support and co-present COGS results and insights to senior Finance leadership on a regular basis

Forecasting & Modelling

• Lead forecasting and modelling of total company COGS with global scope
• Develop and enhance costing models to improve accuracy and business understanding
• Support planning cycles, including quarterly forecasts and Annual Operating Plan (AOP)

Automation, Process Improvement & Governance

• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives within Product Costing
• Standardize costing methodologies, assumptions, and documentation across the organization
• Ensure compliance with IFRS inventory valuation and transfer pricing principles
• Act as a subject matter expert for Product Costing systems, tools, and processes
• Support audit readiness and maintain strong internal controls

Team Coordination & Leadership

• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and technical support to analysts
• Lead and influence without direct line management responsibility
• Ensure alignment, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the team

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and collaborative. We are looking for someone who combines strong financial expertise with leadership capabilities, ownership, and a proactive mindset.

For this role as a Senior Financial Analyst – Global Product Costing, we’re looking for someone with:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related field
• +5 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Controlling, or Product Costing, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing
• Experience or strong interest in coordinating complex financial processes and working with multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions and influence decisions
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Solid understanding of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement cost drivers
• Experience in Product Costing or Standard Costing is a strong advantage
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken