SAP-FI/CO Financial Analyst – Cost & Margin Optimizer

Lactalis Heritage Dairy Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis Heritage Dairy in Tulare, CA, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support cost accounting and financial analysis across product lines. You will work with SAP FI/CO, Material Ledger, and cost simulations to drive profitability and budgeting accuracy.

The role requires strong Excel and Power BI skills, GAAP knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with production and procurement teams. Location is on-site in Tulare, with growth opportunities in a global dairy leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 3 years of proved experience in Standard Cost and Accounting within the Food Industry.
• Knowledge of Dairy processing is required.
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal controls and GAAP-compliant processes.
• Lead budget and forecast activities with operations and finance teams.
• Perform cost analyses and variance reporting for manufacturing.
• Support SAP FI/CO and Material Ledger month-end closings.
• Develop costing for multiple product lines and update standards.
• Build automated cost reporting and dashboards in SAP/Excel/Power BI.

Skills

Internal Control

Budget and Forecast

Cost analysis

SAP FI/CO

Material Ledger

Costing

Excel

Power BI

GAAP

Dashboard development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Prism

Job description

Lactalis Heritage Dairy in Tulare, CA, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support cost accounting and financial analysis across product lines. You will work with SAP FI/CO, Material Ledger, and cost simulations to drive profitability and budgeting accuracy.

The role requires strong Excel and Power BI skills, GAAP knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with production and procurement teams. Location is on-site in Tulare, with growth opportunities in a global dairy leader.