Cost Accounting Analyst
Nestle
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Springville • Utah • United States
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About the role
- Identify and support cost improvement opportunities by analyzing factory performance and challenging existing assumptions
- Own and compile accurate, timely financial reporting, including period-end close activities and variance analysis
- Support dynamic forecasting and gap-closure tracking, ensuring visibility and accountability across the factory
- Partner with factory leadership on annual budgeting, business planning, and scenario modeling
- Develop and maintain product cost models, including new product costing in line with established costing standards
- Maintain and update bills of materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate product costing
- Perform data quality reviews and inventory variance analysis to identify losses and improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with compliance and technical networks to implement best practices and financial controls
- Track audit findings and ensure timely closure of compliance and audit follow-ups
- Participate in peer audits and cross-factory collaboration, incorporating learnings from corporate audit trends
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in cost accounting, finance, or manufacturing environments
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis preferred
- High level of comfort with financial systems and data tools
- Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated planning, organization, and stakeholder collaboration skills
Benefits
- Inclusive workplace that inspires innovation and strategic thinking
- Continuous learning environment
- Opportunity for personal and professional growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
cost accountingfinancial reportingvariance analysisfinancial modelingbudgetingforecastingdata quality reviewsproduct cost modelsbills of materialsinventory variance analysis
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsplanning skillsorganization skillsstakeholder collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance