Cost Manager Full Time NEW

#Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain accurate cost records for materials, labor, and overhead expenses.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and inventory valuation.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing detailed cost analysis and insights.
• Conduct periodic physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Prepare actual vs. plan (budget) analysis. 
• Prepare various financial analyses related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and expense information for customers as needed to support decision-making.
• Set up new raw material, packaging, WIP, and FG items; create and maintain production BOMs; maintain periodic cost rolls/updates.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports for management review.
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services.
• provided, to determine effects on costs. Analyzes actual production costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Prepares estimates of costs.
• Recommends cost efficiency in new product layouts.
• Provides management with reports that specify and compare factors affecting the prices and profitability of products.

#Qualifications:

• Proficiency in cost analysis, budgeting, and preparation of cost reports
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying cost efficiencies
• Experience in financial management and controlling costs in a production or manufacturing environment
• Proficient in data analysis software and tools related to cost management
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management capabilities
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; additional certifications in cost management are a plus
• Prior experience in the poultry or food production industry is an advantage