Cost Analyst – Seeds Division (Rojas, Buenos Aires)

About the role

The Cost Analyst will support Bayer’s Seeds Cono Sur division by providing analytical steering of Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM) performance. Based in Rojas, Buenos Aires, the role combines financial planning, cost analysis and business partnering to improve profitability and productivity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning process for COGM, including budgeting, forecasting and consolidation of assumptions and results.
• Own the monthly forecasting cycle for assigned cost and expense areas, preparing and presenting forecasts, key drivers and variance analyses to finance and operational stakeholders.
• Monitor and interpret key cost drivers and expense trends, providing a consolidated regional view and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Analyze month‑end cost variances, align commentary with stakeholders and support action plans to improve performance.
• Partner with product supply and operational teams to translate financial data into actionable insights, including make‑or‑buy analyses, cost bridges and sensitivity analyses.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems and reports, collaborating with accounting on complex topics.

Required profile

• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting and cost analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or agribusiness environment.
• Strong quantitative and analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings to finance and operational audiences.
• Ability to work proactively, identify risks early and propose data‑driven solutions.

Required skills

• Advanced analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Experience with financial modeling and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with cost accounting concepts and COGM metrics.