Senior Cost Analyst

Description

PURPOSE OF THIS JOB

The Senior Cost Analyst plays a critical role in supporting both Finance and Operations by delivering accurate inventory costing, insightful analysis, and continuous process improvements. This position partners closely with manufacturing and operational teams to ensure inventory costs are timely, accurate, and well-understood, enabling informed business decisions across the organization.

This is an opportunity for an experienced cost or operations finance professional who enjoys working cross‑functionally, leveraging data, and improving processes through automation and modern analytical tools

MAJOR ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE ACHIEVEMENT OF KEY RESULTS AND DELIVERABLES

Financial Costing & Analysis

• Support maintenance and evaluation of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and cost standards in alignment with corporate policies and production processes

• Analyze purchase prices, cost variances, and trends to identify drivers and improvement opportunities

• Assist with month‑end close activities, including journal entries and inventory reconciliation, ensuring inventory valuation is accurate and timely

• Analyze inventory losses and partner with operations to identify root causes

• Maintain inventory costing methodologies and conversion cost drivers

• Support data accuracy and enhancements within the ERP environment (Microsoft Dynamics 365), including expansion of reporting and system capabilities

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting of inventory‑related expenses

• Partner with Operations to support performance objectives and decision‑making

Inventory Processes & Procedures

• Provide support in documenting internal controls, policies and procedures for inventory

• Assist in the validation that policies and procedures are being followed

• Build strong knowledge on D365 framework and needed data tangents to MES

Ad-hoc Analysis

• Provide reporting and analysis related to inventory, cost of goods manufactured (COGM), and cost of goods sold (COGS)

• Assist Operations as needed, providing analysis and insights in order to make improved business decisions

• Cross train on financial analyst duties to serve as backup as neede

KEY RESULTS AND DELIVERABLES (WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE)

• Become subject matter expert of inventory / costing function to deliver timely and accurate results

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Operations and cross‑functional partners

• Proactively provide analysis and insight into monthly results

• Managing multiple priorities effectively with a consistent, high‑quality approach

• Demonstrating a self‑starter mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, automation, and data‑driven solutions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline from an accredited college

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in accounting or finance role, preferably within a manufacturing or inventory-intensive environment

• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred

• Experience with PowerBI and Power Automate are a plus

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel to include pivot tables, nested formulas, and advanced functions

• Experience with Office Scripts, VBA and/or macros is a plus

• Interest in applying automation, data, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and insights

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Minimal out of state travel required for physical inventory observations and budget planning

Company Overview

Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.

At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect.

At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn’t accidental; it’s actively supported and shared.

To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people-first benefits package that includes:

• A no deductible, $0premium option for employee only medical coverage

• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs

• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions

• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance

• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment

• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off

• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement

• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities

• Fitness and wellness incentives

• And more.

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.