Nicholas Mesquita - Sr Cost Analyst, RHI Magnesita.com

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Work Background

RHI MagnesitaSenior Period Closing and Costing Analyst

Feb. 2022Contagem, Minas Gerais, BrazilSAP CO key user for global operations, link part between stakeholders in the finance organization. Focus on executing financial processes in SAP which includes analyzing, developing new or improving existing processes together with programming and process experts, training and support of key users, worldwide system roll-out. My tasks include: Support for users in America, Europe and Asia; Month end closing activities; Standard costs calculation; Master data management of cost centers, orders and projects; Budget consolidation and internal costs allocation; Elaboration of procedures, users support and training; Participation in global SAP implementation projects; Analysis, proposal and implementation of actions to improve processes; Compliance with audit demands;

Forno de MinasSr Cost Analyst

Feb. 2021 - Feb. 2022Contagem, Minas Gerais, BrasilStandardization of system accounting; Development of product custody methods; Inventory policy developments: annual, monthly and cyclical, as well as procedures and work instructions for their use; Development and monitoring of projects to improve processes for the absorption of costs; Implementation of improvements in the contract module, preparation of work instructions and manuals for the use of the system.

Grupo MantiqueiraAdministrative Coordinator

Sep. 2020 - Feb. 2021Campanha, Minas Gerais, BrasilSupervise activities related to costs, billing, and expenses of the unit; Analyze cash flow, make simulations, aiming to identify problems and opportunities to improve the economic and financial performance of the company; Prepare and present strategic projections and simulations, anticipating the company's results, allowing corrective actions if necessary; Calculate and analyze the costs of the company's products, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, aiming for planned changes to improve profits; Calculate monthly expenses together with the Controller, using information generated by the TOTVS System; Develop economic feasibility studies of products, aiming to enable their commercialization; Ensure the effectiveness of the SGQ in the processes under their responsibility; Supervise and guide internal service activities, such as telephony, reception, surveillance, and security, ensuring quality and promptness in these services; Support unit managers in making strategic financial decisions; Prepare reports on product sales movements and customer portfolio control; Supervise production reports daily, according to the team's input and appropriations; Monitor and verify equipment efficiency reports in the unit, providing support to improve efficiency; Control low-value resource reserves for emergency use in the unit, issue and analyze expense reports; Undertake other economic and financial work of interest to the company; Ensure the proper compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures and the conservation of materials and equipment under their responsibility.

Grupo MantiqueiraCost Specialist

Mar. 2020 - Sep. 2020Performing accounting closing of inventory, analyzing margin, calculating productive and performance KPIs. Implementing improvements in accounting closing performance. Analyzing Real vs. Standard variation in the consumption of production orders. Analyzing production and operating costs to identify areas for cost reduction. Preparing cost estimates and developing budgets for projects or products. Tracking and analyzing actual costs versus budgeted costs, and making adjustments as needed. Conducting financial analysis to support business decisions and recommend process improvements. Providing cost-related support and guidance to other departments, such as sales and operations. Creating and maintaining cost accounting systems and procedures to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting. Developing and presenting cost reports to management and stakeholders. Conducting market research and analysis to stay up-to-date on industry trends and benchmarks.

Grupo MantiqueiraCost Coordinator

Aug. 2017 - Mar. 2020Itanhandu, Minas GeraisStandardization of system accounting; Development of product custody methods; Inventory policy developments: annual, monthly and cyclical, as well as procedures and work instructions for their use; Development and monitoring of projects to improve processes for the absorption of costs; Implementation of improvements in the contract module, preparation of work instructions and manuals for the use of the system.

Grupo MantiqueiraCost Analyst

Dec. 2015 - Aug. 2017ItanhanduSetting up and analysis of cost projects in the fields of Agriculture, Poultry, Livestock and Composting.

Grupo MantiqueiraSupply Analyst

Sep. 2015 - Dec. 2015itanhanduPurchase of Supplies and stock replacement for two company plants in different locations.

São Marco Indústria e Comércio LtdaPurchasPurchaser Junior

Feb. 2014 - Sep. 2015Três Corações e Região, BrasilPurchase raw material, handling equipment, packaging, contract negotiation, aid in cost reduction projects and purchase for inventory replenishment.

Biotécnica Biotecnologia AvançadaPurchasing Assistant

Sep. 2013 - Feb. 2014Varginha e Região, BrasilPurchase of raw material and supplies for production, Planning of maintenance services, suppliers development, Kanban replacement, establishment of contractual agreements. Assistance in the import department activities

PhilipsPurchasing Trainee

Jan. 2012 - Sep. 2013Varginha e Região, BrasilOpening Sample Exams protocols, Mold Control in lending, Development and Control lease agreement, standard documentation Control (standardization of packaging, temporary shunt, parts exit permits, etc) Follow up with suppliers, aid to commodity buyers, monitoring the development of new suppliers, placement of purchase requisitions NPR (Non Productive), commercial contract, participation in continuous improvement teams. Ongoing relationship with suppliers. Price updates System. Tracking and shipping raw materials for processing. Quotations in general. Full monitoring the development of new products and products that will be replaced. Analysis and monitoring of suppliers, commercial development of masterbatches and other raw materials. Analysis of routes and molds collection schedules and raw materials. Evaluation and monitoring of payments to suppliers, team participation to reduce stock and sale of obsolete items.

Steammaster industria de caldeirasIntern Administrative Assistant

Dec. 2010 - Dec. 2011Varginha e Região, BrasilGeneral Staff routines, assistance at point closure, files controlling, benefits controlling, aid routines in general of the recruitment and selection department. Assistance in purchasing. Controll e and planning of industry processes. Controll and planning of production costs and inventory. General tax activities.