Cost Accountant - Werfen

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare

professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

Under supervision, responsible for product cost oversight, operations income statement detail, and inventory analysis. Prepares all related reporting information. Performs financial analysis and participates in special projects, as required. 

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes and prepares reporting package for Manufacturing department
• Analyzes product costing results and variances to standard cost.
• Participates in the preparation of the annual budgets for Manufacturing department
• Interprets financial operating results and makes recommendations for cost reduction and profit improvement
• Provides reliable data and looks for ways to continually enhance the quality of the information provided and the responsiveness of the team to the changing needs of the business

Secondary Functions:

• Specialist Projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:

• Report to Senior finance staff
• Interact with Production line staff & Managers

Skills & Capabilities:

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:

• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a cost accounting, FP&A or related function required.
• Experience with product cost/cost accounting activities.
• Experience with SAP preferred

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Excel
• Language: Proficiency in English Language required.

International Mobility:

• Required: Yes/No

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 5% of time

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

The annual salary range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $75,000 to $85,000.  Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com