Product Costing Analyst

Cargill • Wichita, KS

2d • $72,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Costing Analyst performs moderately complex cost accounting activities to inform business decision-making. The role implements the costing process for a moderately complex costing business, monitors and identifies deviations, guides multiple areas in implementing solutions, and responds to business requests. With limited supervision, the analyst examines and reports on costs associated with producing goods or services to identify insights and help optimize cost efficiency. The role also supports cross-functional partnerships to ensure accurate cost allocation and implements cost-saving opportunities.

The position is based in Wichita, Kansas, or Wayzata, Minnesota, with a hybrid work arrangement and regular in-office collaboration. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Relocation assistance is not provided, and visa sponsorship is not available. The expected salary range is $72,000–$85,000, with eligibility for a discretionary incentive award dependent on company and individual performance.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in an activity-based costing environment.
• Experience working with related ERP/SAP and planning tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial analysis for operations stakeholders in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Power BI or data visualizations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile cost variances by comparing actual costs with budgeted costs, identify insights and improvement opportunities, implement controls and corrective actions, and inform cost-control decisions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost accounting records so historical costs are available for future analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cost-control initiatives, including pricing strategy development, profitability analysis, and cost optimization projects.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decisions concerning pricing, product profitability, and make-or-buy choices.
• Partner with other teams to analyze and report direct and indirect production costs, inventory valuation, cost of goods and services sold, and variances for internal partners.
• Implement the budgeting and forecasting process, providing input on cost assumptions, projections, and budget inputs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical and/or other benefits depending on the position offered and hours worked.
• Eligibility for a discretionary incentive award based on company and personal performance.
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law (Minnesota only).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed