Cost Analyst

Linde plc; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Linde plc in Indiana, PA is looking for an experienced finance professional to lead the monthly financial close review and produce variance analyses. The role involves preparing presentations for senior management and managing the forecasting process as well as the annual budgeting process.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least three years of finance experience. Linde offers a competitive compensation package including health, dental, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Minimum of three years finance experience.
• Strong skills in Excel and familiarity with JD Edwards and OBIEE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close review and analyze variances.
• Produce variance analyses and maintain financial models.
• Prepare presentations for senior management on financial performance.
• Manage the monthly forecasting process and coordinate data gathering.
• Build and maintain cost models for performance tracking.
• Coordinate annual planning and budgeting processes.
• Partner with leaders to develop budgets and analyze finance trends.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses on operational trends.

Skills

Finance experience

Strong Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Organization skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

OBIEE

Hyperion

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will lead the monthly financial close review, analyze actuals against forecasts and prior periods, and identify key drivers and variances
• You will produce clear, timely variance analyses and maintain financial models to support ongoing performance evaluation
• Prepare and deliver concise presentations to senior management highlighting financial performance, risks, and opportunities
• You will manage the monthly forecasting process, ensure timelines are met, and coordinate with regional teams to gather and validate data
• Build and maintain cost models to track performance against forecasts, prior results, and operating plans
• Coordinate the annual planning and budgeting process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions across cost centers and plants
• You will partner with cost center leaders to develop budgets and analyze financial trends to support decision-making
• Conduct ad hoc analyses on operational trends (headcount, fixed costs, work order spend) and support development of reporting tools and user training in JD Edwards and OBIEE
• You will manage the purchase-to-pay process

Qualifications

• You hold Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• At least three (3) years of finance experience and strong Excel skills with working knowledge of Access and PowerPoint
• Experience with JD Edwards and OBIEE is preferred
• Familiarity with Hyperion is a plus
• Willing to travel as needed
• You have strong problem‑solving, organization, and time‑management skills
• Maintains a high level of integrity and builds trust

Benefits

At Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development. *The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.