Junior/Senior Cost Accounting Analyst

 Summary of job contents

Under the direction of the Manager Supply Chain Controlling the Jr./Sr. Cost Accounting Analyst position functions as a key contributor for the preparation, analysis, and submission of budget-related reporting packages in the Supply Chain Area. Performs functions with hands-on expertise in budget development processes, incl. financial and cost accounting, product costing, inventory, and internal control. Handle special projects assigned by management.

Key accountabilities

•  Coordinate and assist cost center leaders with the formulation of budgets, including operating expenses and capital expenditures, inventory budget in accordance with Corporate policies and guidelines
• Assist with the calculation of planning data, perform data uploads and other duties as required to produce reports in compliance with corporate reporting guidelines;
• Perform detailed operational cost performance analysis, including the preparation of reporting packages for the management meetings;
• Supporting inventory analysis;
• Other tasks, projects and/or responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis.
• Supports the internal control system management
• Improve the material master data quality (profit center, production supervisor, origin group, purchase vs produced in-house).
• Perform the production orders analysis and projects saving validation.
• Business partner to Supply Chain, Engineering and other areas
• Analysis of external economic conditions and their impact on business operations (e.g., inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, etc.)
• Financial modeling to measure and forecast potential impacts of financial transactions and corporate development activities
• Communicates with co-workers, management, HQ and others in a courteous and professional manner.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Finance, MBA is a plus
• 5+ Years of relevant work experience for Sr. Cost Analyst; 2+ years relevant work experience for Jr. 
• Strong cost accounting skills, including target costing methodology and standard price system
• Strong SAP knowledge in FI, CO BW, EC-PCA, Logistic and Production functionality
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports.
• Strong PC and software skills.

• Internal control system oriented

• Strong SAP knowledge in FI, CO, AO, Project Systems and SAC reports.

• English language (German and/or Spanish a plus) 

Benefits

Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.

Festo is an equal opportunity employer.  We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.