Cost Analyst

Johnsonville Location: Meadowside As a member of this team, you’ll partner with other areas of the business, providing financial analysis for decision-making purposes. We’ll rely on you to report, plan and evaluate our financial results, as well as ensure our financial transactions and reports are timely, accurate and efficient. In short, you’ll help drive our exceptional financial performance.Position OverviewThis position is an excellent opportunity for an individual to leverage their analytical/accounting expertise as a Cost Analyst, specifically serving the Sheboygan Falls Campus Network.The successful candidate will join a team committed to manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and member development. This is an opportunity to support other aspects of the network by providing impartial financial analysis and guidance, decision support and development of financial acumen across the entire facility team.Operations is a fast-paced environment, and to be an effective Operations Finance Business Partner, you need to be in that environment. This role is onsite Monday-Friday, 8-5pm. We do not offer a hybrid or fully remote option for this role, but we do offer flexibility for occasional needs that come up in life. The key is balancing personal needs with the business's operational requirements."ResponsibilitiesBuild Relationships at all levels of the plant including Core Team, Team Leaders, & Floor MembersBe an integral member of the plants' operations teams supporting strategic direction, identifying key financial opportunities and leading key improvement initiativesPlay a key role in providing financial support to other parts of the campus networkWork with team members to create and continuously improve management reporting and performance metrics; educate members on financial acumen and help team members make financially sound decisionsWith the coaching of the Multi Site Plant Controller: Provide financial analysis and actionable business insights to drive key performance metricsLead aspects of month end, forecasting and annual budgeting processes for the campus; ensure that facility processes are streamlined and align with overall company processes Assist the Commercial teams in developing meaningful and reliable product cost estimates for new productsCritically evaluate business opportunities; prepare financial analysis and recommendations for proposed capital expenditures including return on investment (IRR); assist in capital project closing and postmortem analysis Actively participate in identifying and initiating cost savings from continuous improvement Support the development of procedures and controls that ensure meaningful and reliable product costs and accurate inventoriesUnderstand all plant business processes and the impact on cost reporting; involvement in all accounting decisions related to plant transactionsParticipate on various project teamsOther tasks as assignedEducationBachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance requiredExperience1-3 years of accounting/analytical experience in a manufacturing environment requiredSkillsProven computer skills required (Intermediate Excel, Word, Powerpoint); SAP preferred but not requiredProven communication skills, ability to present financial information in a meaningful understandable wayHighly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to quickly acquire new skills Desire and ability to be a thought leader and change agent in the context of a team environmentAbility to adapt to and embrace changing work environmentsOther RequirementsTravel: Not a ton, less than 10% of your timeThis role is fully onsite at our facilities. Must be willing and able to work onsite on a full-time basis.Benefits and CompensationMembers have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.About our CompanySince 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.