POLYVANTIS is one of the leading global suppliers in the market for high-quality acrylic and polycarbonate films and sheets. Formed by combining two iconic brands in the industry - PLEXIGLAS® for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products and LEXAN™ for polycarbonate sheets and films. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we offer unmatched global capabilities, providing customers with innovative solutions in sheets and films. Our products are used in various applications including stadium roofing, facade glazing, LED lighting, signage, machine guards, motorcycle windshields, train seats, aircraft interiors, security & ID cards, bullet-resistant glazing and many more.
Role Purpose As a Senior Inventory & Product Costing Analyst, you bridge Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Finance. You translate operational processes into accurate financial transactions, inventory valuation, product costing and management reporting. Initially, you will temporarily support product costing activities for our German operations. For the long goal this role is a global position within Business Control, focused on standardizing inventory valuation and product costing processes across POLYVANTIS.
Key responsibilities 1. Inventory Accounting & Product Costing
Support inventory accounting and product costing activities
Execute and monitor Material Ledger processes
Review production order settlements, WIP and manufacturing variances
Support month-end and year-end closing activities
Ensure accurate inventory valuation in line with accounting standards
Translate operational manufacturing processes into financial transactions
Drive standardization of inventory valuation and product costing processes Support SAP process improvements and automation initiatives
Develop process documentation and training materials
3. Compliance & Controls
Support IFRS, local GAAP and tax-compliant inventory valuation
Maintain and improve inventory-related internal controls
Support audit activities and compliance requirements
Manage topics such as obsolescence, LCM, ICP eliminations and inventory reserves
4. Analysis & Reporting
Analyze inventory movements, variances and valuation drivers
Support COGS and inventory reporting
Deliver business insights to Finance and Operations
Support working capital and inventory optimization initiatives
Maintain periodic allocation cycles
Support in user acceptance testing (cross-) functional initiatives
Accurate and compliant inventory valuations
Timely and reliable month-end costing processes
Improved inventory accounting controls
Reduction of manual activities through SAP optimization
High-quality management reporting and business insights
Successful transition of operational costing activities into local finance organizations
Requirements Must-have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Economics, or similar
Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Accounting with a strong focus on Inventory Accounting and Product Costing
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of inventory valuation principles and product costing methodologies
Experience translating operational manufacturing processes into financial transactions
Strong SAP knowledge, preferably within FICO, Material Ledger, and Product Costing
Advanced Excel skills. Knowledge Power BI.
Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
Nice-to-have
IFRS knowledge
Experience in international manufacturing environments
Analytical and structured
Strong business partnering skills
Able to connect operations with financial outcomes
Self-starter with strong ownership
WHAT WE OFFER We listen: Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us.
Remuneration:
Attractive salary, 13th month and 8% holiday allowance, pension provisions largely paid by the POLYVANTIS
Coverage:
Pension provision largely paid by employer, health insurance discount
Work-life-balance:
Minium of 25 vacation days + 9 ATV days on fulltime base, Hybrid working and flexible working times
Health and social affairs: C ompany sports & discounts in various fitness studios, healt&wellbeing discounts
You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.
POLYVANTIS seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.
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Sr. Inventory & Product Costing Analyst in Zwolle werkgever: POLYVANTIS GmbH
POLYVANTIS GmbH biedt een stimulerende werkomgeving waar samenwerking tussen Manufacturing, Supply Chain en Finance centraal staat. Medewerkers profiteren van uitgebreide groeimogelijkheden binnen een internationale context, met de kans om bij te dragen aan de standaardisering van processen op wereldwijde schaal. De bedrijfscultuur is gericht op innovatie en teamwork, waardoor je niet alleen je vaardigheden kunt ontwikkelen, maar ook een waardevolle impact kunt maken op de organisatie.
