Cost Analyst Maintenance Projects Dow Terneuzen

Do you have a sharp financial mind and an eye for detail? Ready to play a key role in major maintenance turnarounds at one of the world's leading chemical companies? Dow in Terneuzen is looking for a Cost Analyst who thrives in a dynamic, project-based environment. Sounds like your kind of challenge? Apply today and take the next step in your career with an international industry leader!

Employment agency Manpower is looking for a Cost Analyst for Dow in Terneuzen.

As a Cost Analyst for Maintenance Projects, you are the financial backbone of large-scale technical shutdowns, also known as turnarounds. You work closely with engineering, planning, and procurement teams to ensure budgets are accurate, realistic, and aligned with the project's goals.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Creating cost estimates based on technical scopes, historical data, SAP plans, and vendor quotes
• Forecasting total project costs and providing headcount estimates for external services
• Monitoring financial progress and reporting deviations, risks, and variances (>10%)
• Accurately processing purchase orders, invoices, and cost entries in SAP
• Supporting project closure with final reports and financial analysis
• Continuously improving planning data and cost models based on real project outcomes

What’s in it for you

• Gross salary between €29.- and €44.- per hour
• Reimbursement of travel costs at €0.21 per kilometre
• Pension accrual via Manpower
• Free access to over 200 online training courses via Manpower Academy
• Part-time or full-time position (32 to 40 hours per week)
• Temporary employment contract with the opportunity for a permanent position at Dow
• 8.33% holiday allowance and a thirteenth-month bonus

Dow is a global leader in the chemical industry, and Terneuzen is home to one of its largest sites in Europe. The organization is known for innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Working at Dow means collaborating in an international setting where personal growth and development are at the core.

Working hours 
In this role, you’ll work Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.

• At least a completed mbo-4 level education
• Minimum of two years of experience in cost control, finance, turnaround management, or project estimating
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience is a plus
• A proactive and structured work approach
• Accuracy, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to make decisions independently

Are you ready to take ownership of complex financial projects and be part of something big? Apply today and we’ll contact you within two working days!