Division Cost Analyst

Division Cost AnalystFounded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit Note Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.ResponsibilitiesThe Division Cost Analyst supports financial planning, cost accounting, reporting, and analysis for division operations. The role partners with site and division leaders, Finance, Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Contracting, Procurement, and other cost analysts to provide reliable cost information, support business decisions, and improve budgeting and cost-management processes.Identify opportunities to improve budgeting, forecasting, cost accumulation, reporting, and other cost-management processesUse SAP and software such as Power BI, Excel, and Access to retrieve, analyze, and report dataFollow applicable safety, environmental, security, and company policies; complete required trainingWork alternative schedules as needed to meet business close, forecasting, and other deadlinesCoordinate the development of division budgets and annual plans, including Maintenance & Repair (M&R), Direct Spend, and other applicable operating costsAnalyze business needs, priorities, assumptions, and trade-offs to support planningPrepare and maintain monthly and annual forecastsCoordinate turnaround forecasts with Turnaround Controls and incorporate relevant costs into division forecastsMonitor cost centers, materials, labor, accruals, and other relevant cost measuresWork with cost center owners to investigate gaps and develop mitigation or contingency plansIdentify and communicate budget-to-actual and budget-to-forecast variances to division and site managementCoordinate with other sites to understand and report cost trends and variancesSupport monthly financial close activities, including cost reviews, accruals, work-order settlements, and cost center allocationsHelp ensure costs are accurately recorded and classified, including capital-versus-expense treatment, and that division and maintenance information is reliableDevelop, maintain, and improve reporting tools and applications to provide timely, useful cost information and comparisons for division financial questions and decisionsAnalyze cost and help maintain appropriate procedures and controlsPartner with Finance, and serve as a resource to site personnel on accounting processes, reportingSupport special projects, and other ad hoc analysesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field required; an advanced degree or relevant cost-accounting experience is preferred. Must have previous cost accounting experience (3-5 years preferred) Working knowledge of SAP cost accounting processes and transactions, and an understanding of how Maintenance and Direct Spend costs affect one another Strong analytical skills and proficiency with relevant software, including Excel; experience with Power BI, Access, Word, or PowerPoint is beneficial Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate financial information clearly Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across sites and functions Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.