Cost Analyst

Cost Analyst

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Diagnostics

Open To: Internal & External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11120

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The Role

This Cost Analyst role is a commercially focused position within a global pharmaceutical company, responsible for supporting the pricing of service contracts, tenders, and tariff implementations. The primary function is to produce detailed cost analyses for bespoke biomarker services, collaborating closely with laboratory and bioinformatics teams to define project scope and estimate necessary resources. The role demands strong financial acumen, analytical thinking, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, as it involves working under tight deadlines to deliver accurate and competitive client proposals.

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Key responsibilities include defining pricing structures for biomarker services, preparing proposals, and conducting profit and cost analyses on completed projects. The analyst will also generate sales forecasts, manage long-term client relationships, and support both internal and external meetings. Additionally, the role involves maintaining clear communication with project management teams through budget handovers and contributing to strategic decision-making through ad hoc financial reporting. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to deliver impactful commercial insights.

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Key Requirements

• Have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, employment in the UK
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an accounting, finance, business or molecular biology discipline
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Experience in a commercial business environment
• Comfortable participating in meetings and driving follow-up actions across teams

Further Information

This role will be based on a flex pattern between the hours of 07:00 – 19:00 with core hours of 10:00 – 16:00.

Hybrid working can be applied for after successful completion of probation.

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Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

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Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 20 November 2025

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RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.