Cost Analyst

Abercrombie & Kent • Downers Grove, IL

14d • $55 - $65

About The Position

Position Summary: The costing analyst will primarily be responsible for creating and maintaining costing spreadsheets for A&K tour products, developing pricing recommendations for those products, and providing summarized cost charts for input into A&K’s reservation system. This position will also be required to assist with supplier invoice review and approval, and provide additional financial analysis as required by the department manager. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Pricing & Cost of Sales Analysis Preparation of costing/pricing spreadsheets Identifying significant cost variances and communicating the impact to Product Managers Coordinate with Product Development and Data Build team to ensure accurate costs are built in A&K’s reservation system Provide additional ad-hoc pricing as needed in a timely and efficient manner Other Duties Assist the USA Accounting team with the review and approval of supplier invoicing Skills and Abilities Advanced financial modelling skills required Expert in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to explain complex financial information Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and deliver on expectations Strong interpersonal skills Must be able to read/write/speak in English Education and Additional Experience Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience Travel, touring, or hospitality industry preferred Special Requirements Must maintain a valid passport Occasional international travel

Requirements

• Advanced financial modelling skills required
• Expert in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to explain complex financial information
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and deliver on expectations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to read/write/speak in English
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Must maintain a valid passport

Nice To Haves

• Travel, touring, or hospitality industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparation of costing/pricing spreadsheets
• Identifying significant cost variances and communicating the impact to Product Managers
• Coordinate with Product Development and Data Build team to ensure accurate costs are built in A&K’s reservation system
• Provide additional ad-hoc pricing as needed in a timely and efficient manner
• Assist the USA Accounting team with the review and approval of supplier invoicing

Benefits

• A&K offers a large portfolio of competitive benefits to all eligible, full-time employees.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee, such as group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and travel discounts.
• Other elective benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

What This Job Offers

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