Technical Cost Analyst

Our client is searching for a Technical Cost Analyst to join their business in  Hungary.

Position Title:

Technical Cost Analyst

Position Type:

FTE/Permanent

Start Date:

ASAP

Location:

Veresegyhaz, Hungary

Contact:

Andreea Trip |  +49 (0) 89 23 88 98 47

Job Description:

• The client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong analytical and technical engineering background, preferably from the aviation or power generation sectors. 

  
  

• This role involves working closely with multiple functional stakeholders, including engineering, should-cost teams, cost analytics, manufacturing, and procurement. 

  
  

• The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving cost transparency, advancing process automation, and promoting proactive cost management across the organization.

  
  

• The ideal candidate is self-driven, capable of translating strategic visions into actionable steps, and skilled in executing plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams. 

  
  

• They will serve as a key partner to the cost analytics team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving team needs and priorities.

  
  

Responsibilities:

• 1. Cost Allocation and Budget Management:

  
  

• Break down budgets into part number (PN)-level details.

  
  

• Monitor and manage PN changes, ensuring alignment with company handbook values (HB).

  
  

• Ensure adherence to cost management standards.

  
  

• 2. Process Improvement and Automation:

  
  

• Identify opportunities to automate manual reporting and streamline workflows, increasing efficiency and accuracy.

  
  

• Implement standardized work processes to ensure scalability and consistency across sourcing and cost management reporting.

  
  

• 3. Cost Analytics and Reporting:

  
  

• Provide live cost visibility at a technical level to support proactive cost management.

  
  

• Generate ad hoc and scheduled cost reports, tailoring insights to stakeholder needs.

  
  

• Analyze cost data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization.

  
  

• Contribute to the enhancement of tools, processes, and systems for live cost visibility and proactive cost management.

  
  

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by recommending innovative solutions to complex cost challenges.

  
  

• Develop and implement a methodology to improve purchase order allocation in line with the RITZ team’s frameworks.

  
  

• 4. Stakeholder Collaboration:

  
  

• Partner with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure cost standards align with technical requirements.

  
  

• Collaborate with the Product Cost Leader to support robust financial planning and PN-level execution.

  
  

• 5. Technical Mapping and Compliance:

  
  

• Support cost mapping initiatives, ensuring alignment with company standards.

  
  

• Maintain accurate documentation and cost mapping across product lines.

  
  

• 6. Should-Cost Expertise:

  
  

• Provide support in should-cost analysis, leveraging the latest industry standards to aid decision-making.

  
  

Qualifications:

• Education: 

  
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, finance, business analytics, data science, or a related technical field.

  
  

• Skills & Experience:

  
  

• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial and operational metrics and technical metrics.

  
  

• Proficiency in data analysis tools like Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, or Excel.

  
  

• Hands-on experience with should-cost analysis and part number (PN) engineering/design.

  
  

• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and sourcing processes.

  
  

• Other Requirements:

  
  

• Exceptional communication skills with fluency in English and Hungarian(spoken and written).

  
  

• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver high-impact results.

  
  

For more details contact: 

sales(at)manningglobal.com

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