Cost Analyst.

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

The Cost Analyst is responsible for downloading, analyzing, and managing system reports, as well as executing adjustments derived from engineering changes, bill of materials (BOM), cycle counts, and physical inventories, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and control.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and consolidation of the annual standard cost.
• Monitor and follow up on cost changes driven by engineering updates.
• Prepare and analyze weekly Inventory and PPV reports.
• Perform inventory adjustments due to discrepancies, engineering changes, obsolescence, among others.
• Provide support in cost maintenance and updates.
• Track and control Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Post journal entries and support month-end closing activities.
• Perform inventory reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain updated documentation for the area.
• Execute the annual cost roll process in the system.
• Review and validate cycle counts.
• Manage intercompany (IC) inventory invoice requests.
• Participate in the annual physical inventory.

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Participate in EHS-related programs, training sessions, and activities.
• Report unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, incidents, or illnesses.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

Job Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree completed
• Field of Study: Public Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience:

• Desirable experience in administrative areas
• Preferably within the manufacturing industry

Competencies

• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of inventory and cost accounting
• Financial data analysis
• Effective communication
• Compliance with rules and procedures
• Organization and attention to detail

Location
Based in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.