Full-Time

Costing & Estimation Analyst

Posted on 10/1/2024

Sunrise Farms

Sunrise Farms

51-200 employees

Poultry and meat products provider in Canada

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

Cambridge, ON, Canada

Position requires onsite presence in Cambridge, Ontario.

Category
Cost Accounting
Financial Analysis
Accounting
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business.
  • A minimum of 2 years of cost accounting and/or estimating experience required, with a multi-site, multi-sku manufacturing and/or food processing background preferred.
  • Achieved or working towards a professional designation (CPA) is preferred but not required.
  • Experience working with ERP systems, more specifically with bills of material (BOM), routings and MRP concepts.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and estimation/quoting tools.
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Team player with exceptional ability to establish and maintain quality relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Strong work ethic and a demonstrated ability to deliver results within agreed to timelines.
  • High attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with internal teams to understand and estimate the relevant costs involved in the production and delivery of new and existing products.
  • Review and assess product and process requirement implications on cost inputs, including potential capital investments and other significant expenses related to the projects.
  • Develop pricing recommendations based on internal metrics including: financial thresholds, similar products, and competitive requirements.
  • Support other functional areas in the quantification of cost impacts from product and process design.
  • Collaborate with other departments in validating and sourcing data.
  • Coordinate and monitor projects involving cross-functional teams to achieve customer focused deadlines.
  • Critically evaluate and review estimates for accuracy and completeness.
  • Perform financial variance review of plant trial performance against financial estimates and provide support for relevant corrective actions.
  • Continually evaluate the cost estimation process for areas of improvement.
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for improved cost control and cost reduction.
  • Coordinate with finance, procurement, and product development team members in the creation and updating of ERP bills of material (BOM) and routings.
  • Support organizational initiatives to enhance and grow data driven decision making.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for system and operational users.
  • Other job duties as required.

Sunrise Farms is a notable employer in the poultry and meat production industry, with a dedication to utilizing modern processing technologies and sustainable sourcing from Canadian farmers. As a vertically integrated company, it manages everything from hatchery operations to international distribution, ensuring quality and efficiency in delivering fresh and frozen products. The company's commitment to innovation in processing and the comprehensive care in handling every step of production make it a promising place for career development and contribution to a sustainable food solution.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Surrey, Canada

Founded

1983

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

5%
INACTIVE