Cost Analyst

Van Drunen Farms • Momence, IL

1d • $73,000 - $83,000

About The Position

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level