Cost Analyst, Rockford IL

OVERVIEW

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We're currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic (Sr.) Cost Analyst to join our growing team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The (Sr.) Cost Analyst serves as champion of loss elimination activities in the plant. This role acts as a business partner and link between our production, business development, process engineering and finance teams and supports loss elimination agenda and other strategic projects within our plant. This person must have a collaborative management style with the ability to build partnerships with leaders across the organization in order to effectively influence and drive loss elimination. The role is a strong agent of change who possesses the ability to lead and motivate others and lead improvement initiatives. Additional responsibilities include:

• Designs tools and resources for production, business development and process engineering to assist them in identifying, quantifying, prioritizing and monitoring losses within the plant.
• Supports the Plant Controller & Operations Manager in guiding and driving the loss analysis and productivity agenda and will report to the Controller.
• Holds process owners accountable for the financial performance of loss elimination plans and assesses and communicates the financial risks/opportunities of these plans on a periodic basis
• Track actual performance against relevant KPI's, production standard and also track direct fixed cost spending
• Supports the Plant Controller in assessing the financial viability of productivity driven projects and focus improvement plans across all lines in the plant
• Leads the assessment of volume, sku/mix portfolio and asset utilization and labor optimization initiatives
• Support accurate product costing.
• Collect and check integrity of shift data in order to produce correct calculations
• This position may or may not have other Accounting/Finance positions reporting to it. This will be based on workload or changes in requirements of the department.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing environment
• TPM/Lean experience is a plus
• SAP knowledge is an asset. Highly proficient in Excel/Spreadsheet skills.
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Able to work in fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Must be proactive and able to work independently with little supervision.
• Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
• Must be a team player, possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a welcoming workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Annual well-being subsidy
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

The anticipated target range for this role is: $70,000 - $90,000 per year based on our band.

Perfetti Van Melle considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.