- Determine and maintain standard costs and investigate month-to-month variance in product costs
- Estimate product costs for new products and changes to existing products
- Analyze material and LOH variances and resulting impact to product cost - standard vs current costs
- Monitor, analyze and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product costs and inventory
- Support Annual Operating Plan development and forecasting activities
- Support continuous improvement projects and cost reduction efforts related to Blue Bird manufacturing.
- Prepare timely reports and presentations to finance and operations management highlighting key financial insights
- Support internal and external audits and Ad Hoc projects and analysis, as needed.
- Ability to reconcile large data sets and intermediate to advanced level skills in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence reporting tools
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex data to a wide variety of stakeholders
- Ability to prioritize and perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Must be organized and detail-oriented
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to thrive in a team-based environment
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers
- Continuously perform to high ethical standards and those established from an Internal Controls/Legal perspective.
- Bachelor's degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Operations, Supply Chain or related field)
- 2-4 years of experience in a similar role
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Financial Analyst Product Cost - Fort Valley, United States - Blue Bird Corporation
Description
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Plant Controller, this role is responsible for supporting the plant operations function. Key responsibilities include setting and maintaining standard costs for multiple product lines; estimating product costs for new and existing products; investigating month-to-month variance in costs – standard vs current costs; reporting KPIs related to product costs and inventory; analyzing material and LOH variances; supporting cost reduction initiatives and annual forecasts/AOP.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Blue Bird's winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.