Zume is a leader in sustainable products and deploying leading edge technologies and services to make and disseminate these products. We’re on a quest to be a powerful source of health and well-being on a global scale.
The Role
The Pricing & Cost Business Analyst Analyst is instrumental in supporting both the Sales and Finance team with costing and pricing analysis, proposals, metrics, and reporting. You are comfortable creating insightful analysis from large amounts of data to improve the company’s decision making, particularly in the areas of customer RFP responses, revenue projections, forecasting, cost and margin analysis and estimating, and driving the attainment of business unit objectives.
Essential Functions:
Partner with sales, operations, accounting/finance, and other business partners to drive enhanced decision making
Analyze and understand sales pipeline activity, sales funnel and opportunity to close in order to update weekly projections and forecasts
Identify and report gaps and assist sales team in prioritizing activities based on data
Understand and analyze costs and cost drivers to support cost estimating and pricing
Assist with special projects as requested
Desired Experience:
3+ years of experience in a similar financial/accounting role
Previous manufacturing (especially food service or packaging), financial reporting, and cost accounting experience a strong plus
Bachelor’s degree in relevant degree, such as Finance, Accounting, or related business field
Excellent analytical, organization and communication (both written and verbal) skills with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with all levels of management
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage deadlines accordingly
High degree of sensitivity and discretion in working with confidential information is required
Strong computer skills, building costing and pricing models in Excel
Comfort working with SQL databases and queries preferred
Experience working within an ERP such as NetSuite, SAP or other preferred
Additional Information
As a condition of employment you are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19
Location: Remote
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Zume provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.