Sr. Cost Analyst

Delta Faucet Company of Tennessee • Indianapolis, IN

12d • $76,400 - $120,010 • Remote

About The Position

At Delta Faucet, we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry, we take pride in our dedication to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey toward inclusivity and excellence. Your Role at Delta Faucet Are you someone who loves to dig into the details, bring clarity to complex subjects, and explain them in a visually appealing way?! As a Cost Analyst at Delta Faucet Company, you will apply your understanding of cost accounting standards and principles to analyze the cost of business operations and provide insights into our financial performance. This role will play a key part in budgeting, forecasting, and preparing cost reports, collaborating closely with other departments to support decision-making and strategic planning. Flexibility to adapt in a constantly evolving environment with procedure and process adjustments will be necessary. Position allows for much individual work but also allows for involvement within team settings, including cross-functional involvement with many departments in the organization This position reports to the Cost Accounting Manager and is one of four team members within the Manufacturing Accounting group at our global headquarters Working relationships for this position are mainly internal DFC employees at HQ, plant locations, and 3PLs Position allows for knowledge growth in the areas of GAAP Accounting and Financial Analysis

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance from a 4-year college or university and preferred minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing accounting environment, CMA a plus
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data visualization), PowerBI and SAP experience preferred
• Position is remote, with travel up to 5% to visit HQ and/or plants
• If hired locally in Indianapolis area preferred in-office 3x per month
• Additionally, the role requires individual to be self-motivated in finding answers and proposing solutions
• This person must possess the ability to successfully handle problems and be able to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization while maintaining confidentiality
• Candidate must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, initiative and a high standard of ethics.

Nice To Haves

• CMA a plus
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data visualization), PowerBI and SAP experience preferred
• If hired locally in Indianapolis area preferred in-office 3x per month
• Location: Remote, with a strong preference for candidates within a commutable distance to our Indianapolis headquarters or residing in the Eastern or Central Time Zones.

Responsibilities

• Position’s primary responsibilities include all inbound and outbound freight accounting, including duties and tariffs, as well as purchase price variance (PPV) and material inflation which involves analysis related to commodities and currency fluctuations
• Monitor and analyze costs related to freight and materials.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports, variance analysis, and management summaries
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts by gathering and analyzing cost-related data.
• Support departmental budgeting processes by providing insights into cost trends and projections
• Actively participate and provide leadership in various company-wide initiatives to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the organization, including potential organic or inorganic growth opportunities
• Work closely with operations, production, and procurement teams to monitor and control expenses, ensuring that costs remain within budget and meet company profitability goals
• Performance of monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and interpretation/analysis of financial documents
• Responsible for holding monthly meetings, reporting monthly expenses, and improving expense forecasting
• Monthly creation of standard financial reports for Finance & other departments
• Numerous and varied ad hoc financial analysis

Benefits

• Culture: Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.
• Social Impact: Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees