Cost Analyst - Manufacturing

This is a remote position.

KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that provides leadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies. Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completed countless engagements across the United States. We represent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

The Role:

Our client is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Analyzes and explains variances between forecasts, budget, and actual results.
• Communicates clearly with the finance and operations team on monthly performance.
• Prepares month-end reporting and analysis.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to complete daily, weekly, monthly tasks.
• Demonstrates understanding of source documentation, research variances, and proposes corrections.
• Leverages customer knowledge to develop alternative solutions and shares key learnings with others.
• Participate in various teams’ related activities to ensure proper SOX controls and compliance with policies.
• Makes decisions, often difficult and/or unpopular, by carefully weighing pros and cons and acting in accordance with GAAP.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree required; accounting or finance preferred, or economics, mathematics, or statistics.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant financial analysis and general accounting is required, preferably in a manufacturing industry or public accounting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed, challenging environment with strong attention to detail.
• General knowledge of finance and accounting concepts.
• Cost accounting experience preferred.
• Highly proficient in working with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.), and reasonably proficient with other common applications such as MS Access, MSWord, and MS PowerPoint. SAP is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze, organize and explain large volumes of data.
• Attention to detail and accuracy under time constraints.
• Self-motivated with a desire to improve upon existing processes and procedures.
• Solid time management and prioritization skills.

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Identity Theft Plans
• Retirement & Pension Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

Minimum bachelor's degree required; accounting or finance preferred, or economics, mathematics, or statistics. Minimum 2 years of relevant financial analysis and general accounting is required, preferably in a manufacturing industry or public accounting. Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed, challenging environment with strong attention to detail. General knowledge of finance and accounting concepts. Cost accounting experience preferred. Highly proficient in working with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.), and reasonably proficient with other common applications such as MS Access, MSWord, and MS PowerPoint. SAP is preferred. Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork and analytical skills. Ability to analyze, organize and explain large volumes of data. Attention to detail and accuracy under time constraints. Self-motivated with a desire to improve upon existing processes and procedures. Solid time management and prioritization skills.