Cost Analyst

Linde Inc. Whiting, IN, United States | req29875 Responsibilities Lead the monthly financial close review, analyze actuals against forecasts and prior periods, and identify key drivers and variances. Produce clear, timely variance analyses and maintain financial models to support ongoing performance evaluation. Prepare and deliver concise presentations to senior management highlighting financial performance, risks, and opportunities. Manage the monthly forecasting process, ensure timelines are met, and coordinate with regional teams to gather and validate data. Build and maintain cost models to track performance against forecasts, prior results, and operating plans. Coordinate the annual planning and budgeting process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions across cost centers and plants. Partner with cost center leaders to develop budgets and analyze financial trends to support decision‑making. Conduct ad hoc analyses on operational trends (headcount, fixed costs, work order spend) and support development of reporting tools and user training in JD Edwards and OBIEE. Manage the purchase‑to‑pay process. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. At least three (3) years of finance experience and strong Excel skills with working knowledge of Access and PowerPoint. Experience with JD Edwards and OBIEE is preferred. Familiarity with Hyperion is a plus. Willingness to travel as needed. Strong problem‑solving, organization, and time management skills. Maintains a high level of integrity and builds trust. About Linde Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high‑quality solutions, technologies and services that help our customers succeed and support sustainability, decarbonization, and planetary protection. Linde serves markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Our gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration, semiconductor manufacturing, medical oxygen, clean hydrogen production, carbon capture, and more. Linde also delivers state‑of‑the‑art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements, and emissions reductions. Benefits Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, disability and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Equal Opportunity & EEO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. *The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr