Cost Accounting Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Roche scores A on the Alion truth index.
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The Position
Cost Accounting Analyst
Your opportunity:
As a Cost Accounting Analyst, you will support a manufacturing site by ensuring financial compliance, executing month-end close activities, and delivering standard cost and inventory related activities. You will develop financial accounting models to improve performance measurement and ensure data quality and compliance. Additionally, you will collaborate globally on continuous improvement of processes, systems, and standards across the network.
Responsible for month-end close activities execution including preparation of Manual Journal Entries as requested
Responsible for standard costing execution and for the delivery of results including data quality as per timeline requested
Performs advanced accounting functions requiring thorough knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain accounting methods, principles, and practices and requests master data changes as needed.
Responsible for executing complex analysis and audits documentations of accounting transactions and processes in the P2D Finance business process area in conformance with accounting requirements and principles.
Serves as a key contact for affiliates served and an internal resource for colleagues.
Prepares appropriate commentary or explanations relating to report items of particular interest or significance.
Conducts any investigations of the accounts involved (e.g. inventory, variances, allowances). Recommends actions to management.
Supplies or explains data to customers, secures information, or describes data, which could be provided. Provides advice on accounting matters especially when based on well-established principles and practices.
Ensures system and procedure compliance with company policies, acceptable accounting practices, and applicable regulations.
Serves as an internal resource to colleagues and assists in their development and training. Performs other duties and assist or lead with projects as needed
Who you are:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or any related field is required with at least 3 years of relevant experience
Proven knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices GAAP or IFRS and auditing
Knowledge of applications in a computerized environment, including spreadsheets applications, and databases (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, G-Suite, etc.)
Proven analytical, and accuracy skills. Requires attention to details
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong ability to prioritize and organize work effectively, adhere to tight and established deadlines
Knowledge of Finance Shared Services and operational accounting processes and related technology systems (e.g. SAP, Blackline, etc.) is desired.
Experience working with one or more SAP Modules (i.e. FI, CO/PA, MM, PP).
Prior experience in areas such as Production Planning, Manufacturing Cost Accounting, Inventory Valuation, Standard Costing is advantageous
Prior experience in the Pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
Relocation benefits are not available for this position
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.