Cost & Forecasting Analyst

Linde Corporate; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Inc. is seeking a Cost Analyst to lead the monthly financial close, analyze variances, and provide clear insights to management. You will build cost models, support forecasting, and coordinate planning with regional teams to ensure accurate data and timely submissions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and at least three years of finance experience with strong Excel skills. JD Edwards and OBIEE experience is preferred; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least three (3) years of finance experience with strong Excel skills and working knowledge of Access and PowerPoint.
• JD Edwards and OBIEE experience preferred; Hyperion a plus.
• Willing to travel as needed; strong problem solving, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close review, analyze actuals vs forecasts and prior periods.
• Produce variance analyses and maintain financial models for performance evaluation.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management on performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage monthly forecasting process and coordinate with regional teams for data validation.
• Build and maintain cost models to track performance against forecasts.
• Coordinate annual planning and budgeting across cost centers and plants.
• Partner with cost center leaders to develop budgets and analyze financial trends.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses on operational trends and support reporting tools and training in JD Edwards and OBIEE.
• Manage the purchase-to-pay process.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

JD Edwards

OBIEE

Hyperion

Job description

Linde Inc. is seeking a Cost Analyst to lead the monthly financial close, analyze variances, and provide clear insights to management. You will build cost models, support forecasting, and coordinate planning with regional teams to ensure accurate data and timely submissions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and at least three years of finance experience with strong Excel skills. JD Edwards and OBIEE experience is preferred; travel may be required.