Manufacturing Cost Analyst & Estimator

Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secure document provider in Ottawa is looking for a Manufacturing Cost Analyst & Estimator to analyze production costs and prepare accurate estimates for new and existing products. This role is crucial for budgeting and forecasting while collaborating with various departments to ensure cost efficiency. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance and 3+ years of experience in costing or estimating roles. A hybrid work model is offered with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Health, medical and life insurance benefits

Defined contribution pension plan with company matching

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in costing or estimating roles.
• Knowledge in security or commercial printing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production costs and prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Provide support for budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders for costing information.

Skills

Cost accounting

Estimating and budgeting

Financial analysis

Excel (advanced)

Critical thinking

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics

Tools

MS Dynamics

Job description

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a leader and trusted provider of secure document and adjacent enterprise‑level system solutions across the following domains: border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming.

Our Corporate Philosophy and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We seek long‑term relationships with our employees and offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching.

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Cost Analyst & Estimator

Job Type: Permanent, Full‑time

Job Location: Ottawa, ON

Work Model: Hybrid

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Summary

As a Manufacturing Cost Analyst & Estimator in our Finance department, you will support operational decision‑making by analyzing production costs and preparing accurate cost estimates for new and existing products. This role ensures cost efficiency and plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Customer & Product Understanding

• Review and understand customer requirements and scope of the product being provided.
• Compare the proposed product against similar previously manufactured products, identify any anomalies, and utilize your critical and creative thinking abilities to identify cost saving opportunities.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with internal stakeholders from various departments while representing the manufacturing group to gather costing information pertaining to the detailed fabrication of our products and transform that information into a preliminary process and cost estimate.
• Liaise with Purchasing and obtain costs for all required components, prepare the most accurate cost estimate possible for the most cost‑effective solution and present the finalized solution to Finance for pricing.

Process & Financial Analysis

• Thoroughly vet and assess proposed manufacturing processes from a financial and technological perspective.
• Compare and analyze actual to estimated costs of completed products, identify and document the root causes of any discrepancies, and apply lessons learned to future estimates.

Qualifications

Education and Knowledge

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related) or an equivalent combination of relevant education and additional work experience
• Knowledge and experience with the following:
  • Cost accounting
  • Estimating and budgeting
  • Financial analysis
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Excel (advanced)
  • Security or commercial printing (asset)
  • Manufacturing/fabrication environment (asset)
  • MS Dynamics (asset)

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in costing or estimating roles

Soft Skills And Competencies

• Critical thinking Skills
  • Analysis, problem solving
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
  • Communication, relationship building, teamwork and collaboration, tact and diplomacy
• Organization and time management skills
• Self directed
• Results focused
• Growth mindset

Mandatory Requirements

• Security clearance: Must be able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) personal security clearance

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals. We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

AI Use in Recruitment Statement

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process. These tools assist in tasks such as resume screening, candidate matching, and interview scheduling. All AI‑assisted decisions are subject to human oversight to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws.

We are committed to the responsible, transparent, and accountable use of AI, in alignment with Ontario’s Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive and the requirements under the Working for Workers Four Act. This includes taking steps to mitigate bias, protect candidate privacy, and ensure that AI does not unfairly influence hiring outcomes.

If you have questions or concerns about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].