Manufacturing Cost Analyst & Financial Insights

Nestlé S.A.; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst to partner with factory leadership and cross‑functional teams to provide accurate costing, financial analysis, and compliance oversight. You will maintain product costs, analyze manufacturing performance, and support budgeting and forecasting activities.

The role emphasizes identifying cost improvements, ensuring data integrity, supporting period-end close, and delivering actionable insights that drive operational efficiency and business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with financial systems, ERP systems, and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate product costing in accordance with Nestlé Costing Standards.
• Develop and support cost estimates for new and existing products.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, cost drivers, and operational performance.
• Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and reduce operating expenses.
• Support factory initiatives and cost improvement projects through financial analysis and recommendations.
• Support period-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of factory financial results.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for factory and corporate management.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and business planning activities.
• Perform financial modeling, scenario analyses, and simulations as needed.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast targets and support action plans to address gaps.

Skills

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Nestlé USA is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst to partner with factory leadership and cross‑functional teams to provide accurate costing, financial analysis, and compliance oversight. You will maintain product costs, analyze manufacturing performance, and support budgeting and forecasting activities.

The role emphasizes identifying cost improvements, ensuring data integrity, supporting period-end close, and delivering actionable insights that drive operational efficiency and business