Cost Accounting Analyst

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At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

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About the Role

As a  Cost Accounting Analyst , you will play a critical role in driving financial insight and operational efficiency within the factory environment. This position partners closely with cross‑functional teams to challenge assumptions, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll bring transparency, accuracy, and forward‑looking analysis to financial reporting, forecasting, and business planning while ensuring full compliance with financial and costing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in  Accounting, Finance, or a related field , or equivalent experience

Experience & Skills

• 3 years of relevant experience preferred 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

Why This Role Matters

This role offers the opportunity to make a  direct, measurable impact  on factory performance, cost transparency, and financial decision‑making. You’ll be a trusted financial partner to operations, contributing to both short‑term improvements and long‑term strategic planning.

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