Cost Analyst

Expected pay range: $73,000–$83,000 (exempt). This role may qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics. Benefits eligible.

Who We Are

At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze expenses, cost transactions, and financial data to ensure accurate reporting and proper allocation of costs across projects and departments.
• Prepare detailed financial analyses and reports, including project cost evaluations, expense forecasts, variance analysis, and cost-saving recommendations.
• Support monthly manufacturing cost reviews by analyzing material usage variances (MUV), purchase price variances (PPV), labor costs, yield variances, and other operational performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Accounting teams to investigate significant variances and recommend updates to bills of material and production routings.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of financial planning, forecasting, business intelligence, and reporting tools, including Adaptive FP&A systems.
• Support ad hoc reporting, special projects, and the preparation of financial reporting packages for leadership and key stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of experience as a Financial Analyst, Cost Analyst, or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, adaptability, and ability to manage sensitive information in a fast-paced environment.

What You Can Look Forward To

• An opportunity to make a direct impact on financial performance, cost optimization, and operational decision-making.
• Exposure to manufacturing operations, cost accounting, financial planning, forecasting, and business intelligence initiatives.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Production leadership.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements, reporting enhancements, and strategic decision-making across the organization.
• A dynamic environment that values analytical thinking, continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Meaningful work supporting organizational performance through data-driven insights and financial analysis.