Factory Cost Analyst

ABB•Jonesboro, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Business Controller. As a Factory Cost Analyst, you will provide financial and control expertise to the Electrification Installation Products “ELIP” plant in Jonesboro, AR, benchmarking KPIs while working with other finance professionals to understand the drivers of financial performance, identifying trends relevant to the business. Reporting to the Business Unit Controller, you will study business performance, including financial modelling to forecast the impacts and risks, and recommend areas for continuous improvement. Candidates for this position must be able to work an in-person schedule out of the Jonesboro, AR Manufacturing Facility.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a cost accounting or financial analyst role in a factory/manufacturing environment (this manufacturing-relevant experience is required for the position)
Experience with computerized accounting systems and financial reporting software, including SAP, LX, Oracle or related financial systems
Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to multitask
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and demonstrated proficiency with other Microsoft Office products
Current work authorization that would permit you to work for ABB in the US

Responsibilities

Helping to prepare financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, and forecasting documents and presentations.
Analyzing the drivers of financial performance and identify trends.
Preparing financial modeling for various “what if” scenarios and the overall impact to the factory.
Special focus areas: product/business line profitability, product costing, production variances, over/under-absorption analysis, and inventory analysis.
Communicating information to relevant stakeholder groups to support corrective action plans.
Ensuring timely and efficient communication with controllers and the relevant peers to identify and discuss issues and suggestions for improvement.
Optimizing performance to increase productivity by developing automated solutions, eliminating duplication and coordinating information requirements.
Establishing and overseeing processes and tools to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information.
Maintaining audit trails and documentation for future audits and reviews.

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays
Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions.