Cost Analyst

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Costing FP&A, this role creates and maintains key product costing data, including maintaining accurate product costing, developing new product costs, participating in monthly, quarterly and annual budget updates, and other cost accounting functions as assigned.

• Develop new product costs following HLFs process in collaboration with various departments.
• Responsible for the set-up and maintenance of all manufactured and procured finished products, including developing bills of materials, at the Branch Plant level.
• Responsible for updates to bills of materials resulting from engineering and production changes, ensuring proper audit trails are followed and documented.
• Provide monthly/quarterly cost updates, including updating cost component data at the branch plant level and providing analysis and interpretation of costs to users.
• Participate in new product project teams and manage the product costing process and cost analysis as required.
• Provide assistance to other departments and HLF plants through interpretation of costing data, system support for specific applications, and general support as needed.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of the manufacturing/cost enterprise system through innovative reporting, system improvement and data integrity.
• The incumbent must strive for continuous improvement in the company’s data collection and conversion processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency of information and provide advice and recommendations designed to enhance the costing process.
• Take ownership of assigned costing activities, ensuring work is completed accurately, thoroughly and within required timelines.

• University degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven accounting and financial modeling experience, coupled with solid accounting practices experience.
• Previous experience in successfully managing projects and multiple priorities.
• Strong computer skills in spreadsheet applications including creation of pivot tables and relevant formulas.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to meet constant deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, ensuring controls and documentation requirements are followed.
• Experience working in a team environment with a desire to seek continuous improvement.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload.
• A strong work ethic based on a desire to exceed expectations.
• Strong interpersonal skills coupled with exceptional written and oral communication skills.

• Competitive Salary
• Heath, dental & vision coverage
• Pay for performance incentives
• Employee & Family assistance programs
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Planning
• Supplemental Parental Leaves
• Disability Support
• Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours
• Volunteer hours
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Safety focused work environment
• Referral bonus eligible.