Cost & Budget Analyst Product Portfolio

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