Cost Accounting Analyst Cost Accounting Analyst

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Act as a co-pilot within the factory (vision, organization, practices, initiatives/projects) on a day-to-day basis for the assigned local committee. Provide financial leadership by supplying plant and corporate management with accurate and timely financial data, along with insightful analysis and recommended actions to identify and correct inefficient operations, resulting in lower operating costs. Maintain overall financial oversight of plant assets to support accurate fixed asset inventory and timely capitalization.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in accounting, or other finance degree or equivalent field
• Communication, leadership and planning skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• High level of comfort with financial systems and data tools
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated planning, organization, and stakeholder collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Preferred B.S. Degree in accounting, or other finance degree or equivalent field
• Preferred 1 year of relevant experience in cost accounting, finance, or manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Identify and support cost improvement opportunities by analyzing factory performance and challenging existing assumptions
• Own and compile accurate, timely financial reporting, including period end close activities and daily variance analysis
• Perform data quality reviews and inventory variance analysis to identify losses and improvement opportunities
• Partner with Engineering to monitor capitalizations. Research capitalization discrepancies and delays. Ensure accurate and  timely capitalization adhering to company policy
• Perform fixed asset cycle counts on a routine basis. Report, track, and forecast asset retirements and impairments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees