Cost Analyst

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Your role at Clorox:

We’re hiring a Cost Analyst to support our Production Services Finance Team.
You will play a key role in supporting financial planning and analysis activities across our operations. Your responsibilities will include preparing monthly financial reports, managing budgets, analyzing supply chain expenses, and partnering with logistics teams to coordinate deliveries and drive operational efficiency.
This is a great opportunity to develop your career in finance within a dynamic, fast-paced environment at a global company committed to growth and innovation

In this role, you will:

• Prepare monthly financial closings and reports, including expense tracking and cost center analysis.

• Develop and monitor cost budgets for manufacturing and logistics operations, including execution of annual standard costing, budgeted production hours, and volume per production line.

• Analyze and report production center expenses, breaking down the impact of fixed and variable costs on unit cost per production line, and compare performance against budget targets.

• Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and track variances in production orders.

• Reclassify cost accounts as needed to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Monitor fluctuations in product, raw material, and production costs, identifying trends and variances.

• Coordinate delivery schedules to align with production and logistics requirements.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Procurement, Logistics, and Finance teams.

#LI-Hybrid

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

• 2+ years of experience in financial planning, cost management and financial analysis within supply chain environments, with background in cost accounting for international manufacturing companies

• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency

• Strong Excel skills, including use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas, and data analysis tools

• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems

• High attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues effectively

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A proactive, curiosity-driven attitude with a strong desire to learn and optimize processes

Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

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Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

• Flexible work environment, depending on your role

• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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