Cost Analyst Sr.

Job Information

The Cost Analyst role works to ensure that accurate costs are maintained for the use in inventory valuation for products manufactured through DBNA manufacturing facilities' vs a specific plant. To provide financial analysis relative to productivity improvements, factory spending, manufacturing variances, standard costs, and inventory management. To assist in the planning and coordinating for the physical inventory. To assist in the planning and creation of the yearly standards update process.

Role & Responsibility

Financial Statements and Asset Protection

• Provide financial analysis relative to productivity improvements, factory spending, manufacturing variances, standard costs and inventory management
• Assist in the planning and coordination of the physical inventory management
• Effectively work with internal and external auditors
• Actively participate on cross-functional teams 
• Develop material standards and provide monthly analysis of purchasing variances
• Analyze ECN's for impact on product costs, margins, and plant efficiencies
• Assist in the planning and creation of the yearly standards update process
• Assist in the planning and creation of the monthly budgets based on SIOP
• Assist in the planning and creation of the annual budget (AOP)

Job Requirement

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related major with an Accounting or Finance minor or 1+ year of cost experience will be considered.
• Experience: 5 to 10 years experience preferred in financial or cost accounting.
• Travel Standard: < 20%
• Must communicate well with all internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of Oracle or SAP a plus
• PC skills: Microsoft Word, Power Point; Advanced PC skills: Microsoft Excel