Cost Analyst

PURPOSE OF THIS JOB

The Cost Analyst will be a key resource to the Finance and Operations groups. The role will focus on costing & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory processes & procedures. This position will require a strong knowledge base in inventory costing, variance analysis, seeking out process / procedural improvements, and exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills. This role is essential in building a strong resource for innovative product costing analysis, variance analysis, and robust policies and procedures at Daisy Brand.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE ACHIEVEMENT OF KEY RESULTS AND DELIVERABLES

Financial Costing & Analysis

• Assist in BOM and standards maintenance and evaluation based on corporate policies and production processes

• Understand and analyze purchase prices, variances and trends

• Assist with month end close processes, journal entries, and reconciling inventory to ensure inventory cost is accurate and timely

• Analyze inventory losses and understand their root cause

• Understand and maintain inventory costing methodology and conversion cost drivers

• Aid in the maintenance of data loaded into ERP system and support expansion of software capabilities

• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for inventory related expenses

• Partner with the Operations team to ensure objectives are achieved

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 data based on organizational needs as they pertain to inventory, cost of goods manufactured, and cost of goods sold

• 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 needed

KEY RESULTS AND DELIVERABLES (WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE)

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

• Establish strong working relationships with Operations and other cross functional departments

• Proactively provide analysis and insight into monthly results

• Consistent and effective approach to managing assigned tasks

• Self-starter who can work independently while managing several tasks and / or project contemporaneously

• Constantly strive for innovation and continuous improvement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or other technical field from an accredited college

• Minimum of five years of work experience in accounting or finance role

• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus

• Experience with PowerBI and Power Automate are a plus

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel to include pivot tables, if/and/or statements, nested formulas

  • Office Scripts, VBA and macros are a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

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

• A hybrid work environment will split time between working remote, the corporate office, and occasional visits to the local manufacturing plant

For five generations spanning over a century, Daisy Brand has been a family-owned company committed to providing the freshest, most wholesome dairy products. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with manufacturing facilities in Garland, Texas (1998), Casa Grande, Arizona (2008), and Wooster, Ohio (2015).

Daisy is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories, sour cream and cottage cheese, and generates over half a billion in revenues annually. Daisy Sour Cream represents 1 out of every 2 sour cream purchases in the United States and is the largest sour cream brand in food service, military, and club. It is recognized by consumers for A Dollop of Daisy, a tagline that put this once small brand on the map. Daisy Cottage Cheese is Americas #1 cottage cheese brand and continues to bring new consumers into the category with its innovative single serve packaging and consistent high quality. Daisy recently expanded into a new category with the launch of two dip products and is in the process of expanding distribution.

Daisys core values, Clean and Trust, resonate in all aspects of our business operations. In 2008, the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals awarded Daisy the prestigious American Business Ethics award.

While maintaining a strong culture of curious and innovative problem-solvers, Daisy Brand has more than doubled employment over the last 15 years and is continuing to grow. Currently, we are proud to employ over 650 full-time staff across more than 25 states throughout the United States.

At Daisy Brand, we value longevity and aim to foster a working environment where employees can envision a long-term career. Companywide, the average employee tenure stands at over seven years. Our corporate office and sales team each boast an average tenure exceeding eleven years, while our manufacturing facilities also demonstrate strong employee retention with tenures averaging over seven years.

Daisy Brand offers an industry leading benefits package that includes:

• A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage.
• 401(k) with 50% company match on first 8% of earnings you contribute.
• Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to 401(k).
• Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Company paid 2X annual salary life and AD&D insurance.
• 4 weeks annual paid time off.
• 20 floating hours and 6 company paid holidays.
• Extra time off for volunteering.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fitness membership reimbursement.
• And more

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