Sr Cost Analyst - Manufacturing H/F - 43

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers. We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator. But Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Sr Cost Analyst serves as a key operational finance partner supporting business plans and decisions through monthly close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, operational controlling including manufacturing reporting, inventory & fixed assets management and internal controls.Additionally, supports the drive for digital and continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the Plant Controller with planning and budgeting, and collaborate across teams to ensure accurate financial performance reporting

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field of study required

Master's degree preferred
CPA preferred

5+ years of experience required in:

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Experience with monthly close processes, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting

Operational and Inventory Control

Skills in manufacturing variance analysis, product costing, inventory audits, and fixed asset management are critical for supporting plant operations and maintaining financial integrity

Cross-functional Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

partnering with operations, supporting internal controls, and driving digital finance initiatives, which demands strong communication and project management abilities across teams.

Deep MS365 Knowledge - including PowerBI & Power Query
Broader financial digital tools - Wands etc and QAD ERP experience preferred

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Other essential functions will include:

Monthly Close Process: Perform journal entry posting and financial results reporting & analysis in line with group deadlines.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform balance sheet reconciliations in line with group policies and deadlines
Operational Controlling: Partner to operations on various manufacturing/spending variance analysis. Including work order reporting, variance reporting and product costing.
Inventory Control: Lead inventory control processes and resolutions including cycle counts, physical audits and obsolescence review.
Fixed Assets: Maintain a controlled fixed asset position including partnering with project managers to confirm project status and required actions
Digitalisation/Continuous Improvement: Partner/drive key local finance digital/improvement projects to support broader finance vision
Support Plant Controller with ad hoc requests, annual plan, budget & standard cost development process. Proactively interact with supervisors, plant leadership team as well as senior management to ensure all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the plant's overall financial performance
WCM Support: Partner operations to support accurate savings and tracking calculations into the project tracker

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Mobility, our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and proven solutions - most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives - as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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BENEFITS IN JOINING US

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $79,500 to $123,500. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $87,400 to $135,800.00. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

Commuter Benefits
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child & Elder Care