Costing Analyst

We are looking for a Costing Analyst to be part of our global costing team.

• Team: Center of Competence (CoC) Costing Hub.
• Type of
  
  Contract:
  
  Permanent.
• Type of work: Hybrid.
• Work Language: Fluent Business English.
• Grade: I1.

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company in the world, with a presence in more than 185 countries. With net sales of CHF 94.4 billion in 2022, the company has over 291,000 employees and 418 factories in 85 countries. Our values are based on respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity, and respect for our future. Nestlé is dedicated to offering high‑quality food and beverage products and services that contribute to the nutrition, health, and well‑being of people, pets, and the planet.

Additionally, it is committed to being a leading company in sustainability and achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Visit us at

We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief, and disability.

Step outside your comfort zone; share your ideas, way of thinking and working to make a difference to the world, every single day. You own a piece of the action – make it count.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and innovative environment? At Nestlé, we are seeking a talented Costing Analyst to join our team. You will provide invaluable cost analysis services to
all countries in Europe
, collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to support strategic initiatives. Your insights will not only contribute to our financial success but also empower decision‑making and drive our business forward.

• Period End Closing Execution: execute PEC activities according to established timelines, ensuring that all processes are followed correctly.
• Budget and DF (Dynamic forecast)
  
  Activities:
  
  execute Budget and DF activities, ensuring that the annual cost planning effectively informs and guides actual expenses.
• Implement new costing functionalities, tools, and solutions: contribute to improvements in costing practices.
• Transfer price calculation: responsible for the market price calculation of any purchase and sale of products between Nestlé companies.
• Act as a business partner for the European markets we are providing services to.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: participate in ad‑hoc costing analysis as required, providing insights and data as needed.
• Reporting: responsible for generating monthly and quarterly reports, which are crucial for decision‑making and financial analysis.
• First‑level support to European affiliate markets: address issues and answer questions related to your area of focus (COGS, Manufacturing, TP’s, CSD, CSW or Procurement).
• Master Data Maintenance: maintain essential costing master data, which includes managing Cost Centers, Material Master Data, and Assessments. This ensures that all data used for costing is up‑to‑date and accurate.
• Health Checks: conduct Pre‑PEC checks to anticipate issues and ensure correct cost allocation.
• Take ownership: of your knowledge acquisition around system/processes and best practices towards other team members and colleagues.
• Assist: in maintaining documentation that captures key learnings and experiences gained during the execution of business processes.
• Collaboration: work with operations clusters and factories from other countries, ensuring alignment, process control, and effective communication.

We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.

• Great benefits including competitive salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. Our pension plan is nearly the most competitive on the market, and we also offer flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc.
• Personal and professional growth through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset.
• Hybrid working environment with a flexible working scheme. Our state‑of‑the‑art campus is dog friendly and equipped with a medical centre,…