Analyst II – Food North America – Product Costing

About the role

Cargill is seeking an Analyst II to support product costing for its Food North America business. The analyst will perform moderately complex cost accounting activities, analyze cost variances, and provide insights that drive cost‑efficiency and strategic decision‑making across the supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile cost variances by comparing actual costs to budgeted figures and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate cost accounting records to ensure reliable historical data for future analysis.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on pricing strategy, profitability analysis, and cost‑optimization projects.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support pricing, product profitability, and make‑or‑buy decisions.
• Prepare internal reports on direct and indirect costs, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by contributing cost assumptions and projections.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, typically 3+ years in cost accounting.
• Experience in an activity‑based costing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/SAP and related planning tools.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Required skills

• Activity‑based costing
• ERP
• SAP