Cost Controlling Specialist

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way.

Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

The Operations Finance Analyst/Plant Master Data Administrator serves a pivotal cross-functional role, ensuring the accurate and timely calculation and reporting of plant financial results under the shared guidance of the Technology Manager and Operations Finance Manager. This role is integral to supporting multiple departments and driving operational excellence by identifying performance gaps relative to financial targets and fostering informed, data-driven decision-making across the plant's operations.

The position requires collaboration, analytical rigor, and proficiency in managing complex financial datasets and master data to support strategic business objectives.

• Support collection and preparation of data for the X+1 budget and financial plan.
• Discuss norms and standards with departmental management.
• Manage CO master data and standard cost prices to ensure accurate margin analysis.
• Analyze standard cost changes and communicate fluctuations to teams.
• Identify critical production parameters that may affect financial outcomes.

• Run routine reports on expenses, cost data, inventories, and recharges.
• Support management in evaluating efficiency of production systems and overhead budgets.
• Maintain dashboards and support improvements in cash conversion cost.
• Analyze financial and cost information for ad hoc requests.
• Validate departmental expenses and cost transfers.
• Ensure timely registration of BOM usage and cash cost elements.
• Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with group policies.
• Ensure cost center accuracy and set accruals when needed.
• Validate sales and conduct margin analyses.
• Validate inventory monthly and at year-end.
• Track scrap and reject levels and review inventory corrections.
• Analyze cost variances and report findings to management.
• Prepare reports on plant performance and cost trends.
• Support consolidation reporting requirements.

• Verify completeness and accuracy of tangible asset records.
• Assist with evaluation of investment files.
• Participate in related studies and capital projects.
• Support verification of BMS savings calculations.

• Perform SAP recipe and process order updates.
• Create purchase requisitions.
• Prepare trial packets and support new product development.
• Assist with USPS processes and office supply ordering.
• Provide reporting for Process Engineering.

• Support with workforce reporting and labor cost analysis.
• Assist with timekeeping and headcount tracking.
• Prepare HR-related audit and compliance reports.
• Assist with training compliance reporting.

• Support accuracy of SAP process flows and master data management.

• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to dissect complex financial data, identify trends, and uncover actionable cost‑saving opportunities that drive operational efficiency.
• Meticulous attention to detail combined with a commitment to data accuracy and reliability in all reporting and budget preparation tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication…