Cost Analyst | Forecasting, Variance Analysis & Budgeting

Linde plc; Port Arthur, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Arthur, TX-based Linde plc is seeking a Finance Analyst to lead the monthly close review, analyze actuals against forecasts, and highlight key drivers and variances.

You will manage the forecasting process, build cost models, prepare presentations for senior management, and coordinate with regional teams to ensure data accuracy and timely submissions across cost centers and plants.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close review, analyze actuals against forecasts and prior periods, and identify key drivers and variances.
• 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.
• 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.
• Partner with cost center leaders to develop budgets and analyze financial trends to support decision-making.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses on operational trends and support development of reporting tools and user training in JD Edwards and OBIEE.
• Manage the purchase-to-pay process.

Skills

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

JD Edwards

OBIEE

Hyperion

Job description

Port Arthur, TX-based Linde plc is seeking a Finance Analyst to lead the monthly close review, analyze actuals against forecasts, and highlight key drivers and variances.

You will manage the forecasting process, build cost models, prepare presentations for senior management, and coordinate with regional teams to ensure data accuracy and timely submissions across cost centers and plants.