Cost Accounting Analyst

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At Nestlé 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 Nestlé 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.

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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.

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Job Requisition: 404065