Cost Analyst

Are you an analytically driven graduate or early career professional with an interest in cost analysis and manufacturing? Do you enjoy working with data, supporting commercial decision-making and contributing to cost optimisation initiatives?

DENSO is a $47.2 billion global mobility supplier developing advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle on the road. At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across off-highway construction, agricultural and engine power markets. 

Working Hours & Benefits

Monday–Thursday:   8.30am – 5.00pm
Friday:                    8.30am – 1.30pm25 days holiday + bank holidays
Benefits include:

Pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
Permanent Health Insurance
Subsidised canteen
Discounted gym membership
Discounts across 100s of UK retailers
Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid working & flexible start/finishThe Role
As a Cost Analyst, you will support the costing function by analysing and maintaining cost data across materials, labour, tooling and overheads. You will play a key role in supporting new product quotations, cost comparisons and value engineering initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in finance or cost engineering within a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with cost calculations and analysis
Support preparation of cost breakdowns for new product quotations
Analyse material, labour, tooling and overhead costs
Maintain and update costing spreadsheets, databases and internal systems
Compare estimated versus actual production costs and highlight variances
Support value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives
Provide target costing data to Product Development teams
Liaise with Procurement to obtain supplier pricing and cost data
Assist in preparing reports and presentations for stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement activities focused on cost control and efficiency What We’re Looking For

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business (preferred)
Understanding of costing, finance or data analysis principles
Interest in manufacturing environments and product costing (e.g. BOMs, inventory)
Strong Excel skills and ability to work with data sets
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present insights
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally All applicants must have the right to work in the UK