Cost Analyst
Job Location:
Momence, IL - USA
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Job Summary
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!
- Expected Pay Range: $73k-$83K exempt
- Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Benefits Available:
Who We Are
At Van Drunen Farms were not just providing ingredients; were providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit vegetable herb and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe were striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility integrity passion and excellence.
What Youll Do
- Analyze expenses cost transactions and financial data to ensure accurate reporting and proper allocation of costs across projects and departments.
- Prepare detailed financial analyses and reports including project cost evaluations expense forecasts variance analysis and cost-saving recommendations.
- Support monthly manufacturing cost reviews by analyzing material usage variances (MUV) purchase price variances (PPV) labor costs yield variances and other operational performance metrics.
- Collaborate with Operations Finance and Accounting teams to investigate significant variances and recommend updates to bills of material and production routings.
- Assist in the development and enhancement of financial planning forecasting business intelligence and reporting tools including Adaptive FP&A systems.
- Support ad hoc reporting special projects and the preparation of financial reporting packages for leadership and key stakeholders.
What Youll Bring
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Two or more years of experience as a Financial Analyst Cost Analyst or in a similar analytical role.
- Strong analytical mathematical problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Business Intelligence reporting tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively.
- High level of professionalism integrity adaptability and ability to manage sensitive information in a fast-paced environment.
What You Can Look Forward To
- An opportunity to make a direct impact on financial performance cost optimization and operational decision-making.
- Exposure to manufacturing operations cost accounting financial planning forecasting and business intelligence initiatives.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Accounting Finance Operations and Production leadership.
- Opportunities to contribute to process improvements reporting enhancements and strategic decision-making across the organization.
- A dynamic environment that values analytical thinking continuous improvement accountability and professional growth.
- Meaningful work supporting organizational performance through data-driven insights and financial analysis.
Disclaimer
- The statements provided are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.
- They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties qualifications or skills required.
- Responsibilities and job requirements may change based on business needs.
- Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required.
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies commitment to excellence is in everything we do!As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the worlds best companies we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly values-driven company youll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!
Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences life experiences knowledge creativity innovation unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our Companys achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence (AI) in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.
Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes CVs and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
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