Site Cost Analyst

The Site Cost Analyst Manages all general cost accounting, standard cost calculations, variance analysis, and budget performance on a local level. Assists in month end closing. Assures the accurate and timely preparation and reporting of results including necessary analyses and guidance to aid in the identification or resolution of problem areas and in planning and decision making. The Site Cost Analyst will be the business partner responsible for supporting the Plant Controller, Business Unit and Site Management Teams as the “commercial conscience” of the plant. The Site Cost Analyst will have the ability to function in a matrixed environment at a broad-based level while being capable of driving detailed execution thought sound decision and financial analysis

Responsibilities:

Budget and Standard Costs Development Process:

• Ensures properly cost accounting in line with corporate and local policies and guidelines for the area of responsibility.
• Initiate, lead and coordinate budgeting process (OMP) on site level. Own and oversee the standard costs development on an annual basis or as needed.
• Financial Analysis and Site Performance:
• Own and support site revenue posting, sales margin analysis and partner with Shared Service Team to trouble shoot AR/AP/GA/CA related topics.
• Analyze and interpret financial performance, KPIs, product and operational costs and proactively interfere directly, provide countermeasures and support cost improvement initiatives.
• Work with production to understand impacts on financial performance and identify cost drivers.
• Responsible for month-end cost accounting closing tasks. Key owner and processor of SAP Blackline cost accounting closing tool
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual variance analysis, financial reporting in accordance with legal, regulations and company deadlines/guidelines.
• Organizes local inventory control/auditing procedures and records and supervises the conduct of inventory reviews.
• Responsible for solid financial analysis and business cases support with regards to capital investments

Business steering:

• Ongoingly analyze product costs, sales / gross margins and review with production and sales for improvements
• Responsible for providing solid financial assessment of risks and reports to management
• Partner with the Site Controller / Management Team to drive profitability and improve productivity

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, MBA or similar
• Minimum 5-7 years professional experience in the areas of finance and accounting (Experience in an industrial and/or auditing company preferred)
• Experience in international project management/multi-national company(ies) matrix organizations
• Experience/knowledge regarding IAS and/or US GAAP
• Ability to handle multiple projects or tasks concurrently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• High degree pf proficiency in SAP FI/CO module (key user experience)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our Promise:

Convince us with your skills and strengths – in an experienced team, working on challenging tasks. With our leading-edge technologies and materials, you will have freedom to act and a wide range of development opportunities. Attractive remuneration as well as smart fringe benefits are part of our offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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Reasonable Accommodation Notice
SGL Carbon, LLC is committed to the inclusion of qualified individuals. As part of this commitment SGL Carbon, LLC will provide accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HRSC@sglcarbon.com . If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at HRSC@sglcarbon.com or 704-593-5250.

Apply:

https://jobs.sglcarbon.com/job/Valencia-Site-Cost-Analyst-CA-91355/983255201/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,704.79 - $119,988.56 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $79,705 - $119,989