Cost Accounting Analyst

Cost Accounting Analyst

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestl 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. Joining Nestl means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home. The Nestl Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy. Job Requisition: 404065