Cost/Operations Financial Analyst

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.  

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! 

As Cost/Operations Financial Analyst, you will:

• Provide detailed cost analysis for new models. Review the purchased parts, bill of material structure, and operational router assignments.
• Work in partnership with the plant controllers, product planning and the operations finance organizations to ensure the accuracy of the annual standard cost setting process. Facilitate standard cost discussions. Proactively seek to improve the accuracy and transparency of the standard cost setting process and implement best in class solutions.
• Perform MPV (Material Price Variance) analysis to identify cost drivers and support purchasing and production decisions.
• Conduct E&O (Excess and Obsolete) inventory analysis to assess risk, support reserve calculations, and highlight opportunities to reduce waste.
• Provide cost accounting guidance across multiple sites and assist plant finance teams in the analysis, preparation and reporting of cost, variances and operational performance.
• Analyze and reconcile inventory transactions for accuracy and completeness in support of monthly financial reporting.  Assist month-end close of the general ledger through production of necessary journal entries to accurately report cost and inventory values.
• Coordinate and provide information to the outside auditing firm during annual audit and plant physical inventories.
• Show strong passion and a sense of urgency about reaching targets, including material, labor & conversion costs (overhead) productivity, and inventory metrics.
• Contribute to a culture of high performance, development and continuous improvement that values accountability, learning and a commitment to quality.

SCHEDULE:

This role has the flexibility of a remote work option two days a week and a core hour schedule. You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other related area.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience with a desire to learn operations accounting.
• The ideal candidate has a growth mindset and is energetic, friendly, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable about numbers and technology.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Excel expertise
• Oracle experience

Our Commitment to Our People 

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. 

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. 

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.  

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team! 

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce.  Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization 

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

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