Senior Analyst, Costing

Shiseido • East Windsor, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Finance Costing is responsible for loading standard costs, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and annual budget costs for internally and externally manufactured products. Based in East Windsor, New Jersey.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong interest in consumer product, costing, systems, and manufacturing processes. Interested in learning plant manufacturing and data tracking/collection processes including labor hours and material usage.
• Detail oriented, ability to roll up the sleeves and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Intermediate to Advanced excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines as well as to be agile with adjusting work commitments

Nice To Haves

• SAP knowledge/experience recommended

Responsibilities

• Calculate accurate item level standard costs by working cross functionally with PMIC, Manufacturing, Production, Purchasing, and External Operations teams on operational rates and material prices loaded into SAP
• Work to execute costing timely and accurately
• Maintain standard pricing across all distribution channels and perform monthly validation
• Develop relevant reporting to support monthly analysis and brand analysis
• Become a SAP Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Shiseido Americas costing process
• Complete all analytical and reports as part of annual budget standard cost roll (with support of Manager and Director)
• Work with Manufacturing and Procurement teams to identify savings opportunities and COGS improvement projects
• Help maintain Daily Costing log and track/report on metrics related to costing activities. Use Dashboard to identify trends for areas of improvement.
• Support management of the Costing Mailbox and log incoming requests as well as answer questions from Business Partners on costing
• Assist with process improvements in the Costing Function
• Assist with monthly PPV and Manufacturing Variance analysis

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Talent Development & Learning Programs
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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