
Product Costing Analyst
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- On-site
- 1 day ago
- S/4HANA
- ERP
- GAAP
- Power Query
- Power BI
- Power Automate
- U.S GAAP
- Excel
- Pension
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Your role at Clorox:
The Product Costing Analyst plays a critical role in the development of standard costs, as well as in forecasting and analyzing variances to those standards.As a key business partner, you will help facilitate company strategies and goals by translating operating activities and results into actionable consumer and business insights. Within Finance, your work will drive decision-making across the organization and contribute to building strong, market-leading brands that make everyday life better—every day.
In this role, you will:
- Product costing and controls: Execute product costing runs and estimates in S/4HANA ERP, actively participate in the creation of yearly standard costs, and ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
- Financial closing and reporting: Execute monthly and quarterly close in accordance with GAAP, prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, and report actual performance vs. forecast by identifying key variance drivers.
- Forecasting and business insights: Prepare forecasts for assigned COGS responsibilities and develop insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
- Collaboration and issue resolution: Work effectively with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve costing issues, and influence system improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Reporting optimization and analytics: Enhance reporting capabilities using data analytics tools (PowerQuery, PowerBI, Power Automate) for analysis and visualization.
What we look for:
Years and Type of Experience
- 3+ years of experience in accounting and/or Cost analysis, preferably in Consumer-Packaged Goods or Manufacturing industry.
- Advanced Data analytics and/or database/ERP experience (S/4HANA)
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English.
- Strong knowledge of financial statements.
- Knowledge of US GAAP accounting standards is a plus
Skills and Abilities
- Thought and people leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration and business partnering.
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
- Innovative thinking, curiosity, and creative thinking
- High attention to detail with strong analytical capability.
- Analytical and problem solving Innovative, results-driven, and proactive mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Education Level/Degree:
- Bachelor´s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics.
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Workplace type:
This role is based out of Mexico City and will require the ideal talent to be in office 2x per week, being a Hybrid employee.Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.Learn more.
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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Product Costing Analyst · AU0Clorox Australia Pty Ltd.