Cost Analyst

About the role

The position will oversee the daily manufacturing performance for one of BD’s manufacturing sites. The person will be responsible for researching issues, preparing weekly/monthly dashboards to review the performance to date, and to update forecast.

Responsibilities

• Provides general accounting and reporting support for a domestic manufacturing plant.
• Analyzes and explains variances between forecasts, budget, and actual results.
• Communicates clearly with the finance and operations team on the plant’s performance.
• Prepares month-end analyses for close meeting.
• Works with cross functional teams to set budget and update forecasts for their business area on a monthly basis.
• Demonstrates understanding of source documentation, research variances, and propose corrections.
• Makes decisions, often difficult and/or unpopular, by carefully weighing pros and cons and acting in accordance with GAAP.
• Leverages customer knowledge to develop alternative solutions and shares key learning's with others.
• Participate in various teams’ related activities to ensure proper SOX controls and compliance with Company policies.
• Inventory Reporting Metrics and other KPI’s.
• Capital Investment Analysis.
• Setting Annual Manufacturing Standard Costs along with analysis of these items.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

BS/BA Finance or Accounting, 2-5 years relevant experience (Cost Accounting, Audit, or Financial Planning and Analysis), and working knowledge of finance and accounting concepts. Ability to travel up to 25%.

Skills

• Relevant experience preferred: Audit, FP&A, or Cost Accounting
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel – including vlook ups, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience with SAP a plus
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or MACC preferred
• Self-motivated
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to analyze, organize and explain large volumes of data