THE ROLE
We are looking for an Economist with experience in a manufacturing environment to support production-related financial analysis and cost management.
In this role, you will be responsible for tracking production costs, analyzing financial data, and ensuring accurate reporting of economic indicators. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of production economics and cost calculation methodologies.
THE DAY-TO-DAY
Plan material requirements for production
Monitor material consumption across all stages of the production process
Calculate depreciation of equipment involved in production
Analyze direct and indirect production costs
Calculate and form the cost of finished goods
Ensure accurate and timely accounting of production processes
Prepare operational reports on production costs
Analyze planned vs actual performance indicators, identify deviations, and suggest cost optimization opportunities
YOU SHOULD APPLY IF YOU
Hold a degree in Economics or a related field
Have 2+ years of experience as an Economist in a manufacturing environment
Are proficient with modern accounting/ERP systems
Have advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
Have strong knowledge of accounting and management accounting
Understand production economic processes
Are familiar with product cost calculation methodologies
Have strong attention to detail
Possess analytical thinking
Are comfortable working with large volumes of data
