Cost Analysis specialist (12 months)

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Offer is for 12 months temporary contract.

The resource will be part of the PARTS OPERATIONS team, and will support the Transport Cost Controller & Strategic Analyst supports European transport operations through cost controlling, forecasting, invoice validation and data-driven decision support. Working with Transport Managers and Finance, the role turns data from internal databases and systems into reliable analyses, automated controls, dashboards and executive reporting.

The Transport Cost Controller & Strategic Analyst supports European transport operations through cost controlling, forecasting, invoice validation and data-driven decision support. Working with Transport Managers and Finance, the role turns data from internal databases and systems into reliable analyses, automated controls, dashboards and executive reporting.

Main Activities and responsibilities

- Cost Controlling & Forecasting: Monitor transport costs, compare actuals with budget and forecast, explain variances, and prepare cost estimates and scenarios based on volumes, rates and operational assumptions.
- Invoice Control: Validate transport invoices against agreed rates, volumes and services; identify duplicates, anomalies and discrepancies; and support resolution with the relevant stakeholders.
- Data & Systems Analysis: Understand and connect data from internal databases, ERP and transport systems, ensuring consistent extraction, reconciliation and quality checks.
- Analytics Tool Development: Design and maintain scalable Excel and Power BI solutions, including data models, dashboards,



automated controls and exception reporting.
- Business Partnership: Work closely with Transport Managers and Finance during planning, forecasting and closing, validating assumptions and supporting cost improvement actions.
- Management Reporting: Translate complex data into clear insights, KPIs and concise presentations for operational and senior management, highlighting cost trends, risks and opportunities.

REQUESTED:

Education

- University degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics or a related quantitative field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Fluent in English and Italian.

Competencies

- Advanced hands-on Excel skills, including Power Query and data modelling, and strong Power BI capability, including data transformation, dashboards and DAX.
- Ability to work with structured data from databases, ERP and business systems, performing extraction, cleansing, reconciliation and quality checks; knowledge of SQL is strongly preferred.
- Experience in cost controlling, forecasting or financial analysis, preferably in transport, logistics or supply chain.
- Ability to build analytical and control tools, including cost models, invoice validation, tariff checks and exception reporting.
- Strong analytical judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex data and challenge assumptions constructively.
- Clear communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present findings to Transport Managers, Finance and senior management.

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/8jtwf4