Senior Cost Analyst

PURPOSE OF THIS JOBThe Senior Cost Analyst plays a critical role in supporting both Finance and Operations by delivering accurate inventory costing, insightful analysis, and continuous process improvements. This position partners closely with manufacturing and operational teams to ensure inventory costs are timely, accurate, and well-understood, enabling informed business decisions across the organization.

This is an opportunity for an experienced cost or operations finance professional who enjoys working cross‑functionally, leveraging data, and improving processes through automation and modern analytical tools

MAJOR ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE ACHIEVEMENT OF KEY RESULTS AND DELIVERABLESFinancial Costing & Analysis Support maintenance and evaluation of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and cost standards in alignment with corporate policies and production processes

Analyze purchase prices, cost variances, and trends to identify drivers and improvement opportunities

Assist with month‑end close activities, including journal entries and inventory reconciliation, ensuring inventory valuation is accurate and timely

Analyze inventory losses and partner with operations to identify root causes

Maintain inventory costing methodologies and conversion cost drivers

Support data accuracy and enhancements within the ERP environment (Microsoft Dynamics 365), including expansion of reporting and system capabilities

Assist with budgeting and forecasting of inventory‑related expenses

Partner with Operations to support performance objectives and decision‑making

Inventory Processes & Procedures Provide support in documenting internal controls, policies and procedures for inventory

Assist in the validation that policies and procedures are being followed

Build strong knowledge on D365 framework and needed data tangents to MESAd-hoc Analysis Provide reporting and analysis related to inventory, cost of goods manufactured (COGM), and cost of goods sold (COGS)
Assist Operations as needed, providing analysis and insights in order to make improved business decisions

Cross train on financial analyst duties to serve as backup as neede

KEY RESULTS AND DELIVERABLES (WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE)
Become subject matter expert of inventory / costing function to deliver timely and accurate results

Build strong, collaborative relationships with Operations and cross‑functional partners

Proactively provide analysis and insight into monthly results

Managing multiple priorities effectively with a consistent, high‑quality approach

Demonstrating a self‑starter mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, automation, and data‑driven solutions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline from an accredited college

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in accounting or finance role, preferably within a manufacturing or inventory-intensive environment

Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred

Experience with Power

BI and Power Automate are a plus Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel to include pivot tables, nested formulas, and advanced functions

Experience with Office Scripts, VBA and/or macros is a plus Interest in applying automation, data, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and insights

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Minimal out of state travel required for physical inventory observations and budget planning

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.

At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025,…