Cost Analyst: Strategic Forecasting & Variance Analysis

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

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.