Cost Analyst

JBT Corporation; Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Corporation seeks a detail-oriented Cost Analyst to support financial decision-making at their Livingston site. The role involves analyzing cost structures, preparing financial forecasts, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance or accounting, and proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel and Power BI is essential.

Benefits

Attractive basic salary

33 days annual leave

Access to Private Health Care

Salary Sacrifice pension matched to 8%

Retail Discount Scheme

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Access to Health & Well-being platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cost Analyst or similar role in any industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyse cost data and prepare detailed reports to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Stores, and Logistics to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor and report on budget variances and financial performance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Quantitative Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Power BI

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At JBT Marel,

Overview ...

Cost Analyst

Livingston

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the leading partner in solutions for a sustainable food industry.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration - Serve with Integrity - Grow with Excellence - Advance with Innovation.

The Opportunity ...

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Analyst to join our finance team at our site based in Livingston. The successful candidate will play a critical role in analysing cost structures, providing insights, and supporting financial decision-making processes. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

On a Given Day, You May

• Analyse cost data and prepare detailed reports to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Stores and Logistics and our Buyers to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Monitor and report on budget variances and financial performance.
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and budgets.
• Provide cost analysis for new projects and initiatives.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Inventory management - support our Stores team with the cycle count program and help investigate with any variances.
  
  
  

Requirements For The Role

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Cost Analyst or similar role in any industry
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience in systems like Tableu and Power BI management reporting tools to help the business create trackers and analyse the data
  
  
  

Why work at JBT ...

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We encourage development ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT to feed your growth!

Benefits

An attractive basic salary - 33 days annual leave - Access to Private Health Care - Salary Sacrifice pension matched to 8% - Retail Discount Scheme - Group Life Insurance - Employee Assistance Program - Access to our Health & Well being platform

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment

John Bean Technologies Corporation ("JBT") provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please speak to your local HR or Talent Acquisition contact.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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