Senior Cost Analyst

Virbac•Bridgeton, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Virbac Animal Health is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst for its Finance Team. The Senior Cost Analyst supports the daily activities of the plant finance team, with a primary focus on analyzing shop floor activity and inventory-related issues at the local production facility and third-party manufacturing locations. This position also serves as a true partner and analyst for the Virbac Production Team. The role is based in Bridgeton, MO.

Requirements

2-5 years working in a Manufacturing Environment
Strong Cost Accounting background
ERP system familiarity – Inform M3 a plus
Ability to work cross functionally to drive results
Prior experience working with integrated ERP system (Oracle, SAP, JDE, as examples)
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work with limited supervision and manage work activity that may vary depending on the time of the month.
Qualified candidate will be able to prioritize requests that at times are expected to be delivered upon simultaneously.
Analytical Skills.
Ability to question data that may seem incorrect or unreliable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Power Point.
Strong proficiency in Excel.
Basic knowledge of how an ERP system works.
Excellent Communication Skills across Cross Functional Partners
Ability to work autonomously, while also using good judgment to understand when to seek assistance from other members of team.
Composure under pressure when deadlines are approaching.
Desire to step out of comfort zone while pursuing special projects.
Ability to interact with members of different functional areas outside of finance.
Strong Team Player

Nice To Haves

Inform M3 a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze ERP transaction activity throughout the month to ensure accurate representation of actual events within the supply chain.
Monitor records of R&D, Engineering, and Validation batches to ensure timely execution of all inventory transactions.
Identify and communicate events driving variances to operations and finance management, performing additional analysis as needed.
Prepare and distribute monthly manufacturing variance reports, and lead meetings to foster understanding of results.
Counsel and educate plant supervisors and production administrators on accurate ERP transaction execution and its financial impact.
Perform regular reconciliations of third-party warehouses in conjunction with the planning group.
Plan and organize the execution of the annual full physical inventory count.
Monitor inventory adjustment activity and investigate unreasonable transactions.
Ensure timely correction of negative inventory balances.
Ensure Outside Contract Labor items do not carry a balance.
Run month-end inventory reports to ensure the accuracy of St. Louis financials.
Assist with other month-end close tasks, including WIP Analysis and Reconciliation to the General Ledger, Key Product Batch Reporting, Material Usage and Purchase Price Variance Reports, Engineering Batch/R&D Batch Cost Charge Out, Internal Labor Charge Out to CAPEX Analysis.
Assist with the completion of the monthly financial reporting package and continually enhance reports for more meaningful management information.
Lead efforts to ensure organizational spending execution meets budget expectations through System Cost allocations (EPIMS).
Lead and track Cost Savings opportunities by partnering with the Operational team to identify projects and drive execution of solutions.
Partner with operations managers to establish budget for engineering batch cost.
Assist in the development of Estimated Costs for New Products.
Work closely with the Plant Controller to establish annual standard costs, focusing on reviewing BOMs for accuracy relative to recent actual material usage variances.
Assist with building and validation of department OpEx Budgets.
Assist with preparing schedules for presentations.
Handle other projects and duties as assigned, including ad-hoc analysis and projects requiring quick turnaround.
Respond to audit requests and research.
Participate in Group reporting initiatives, including semi-annual sustainability reports.
Understand key processes of other local finance team members to provide backup during absences.
Serve as the local contact for record retention of financial and order management records.