Cost Analyst

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

Cost Analyst

Evaluates and interprets financial statements to determine manufacturing costs. analyzes and reviews complex financial statements. analyzes cost impact of manufacturing changes (e.g., design, materials, labor, or manufacturing methods).

About the job:

• analyzes financials and manufacturing data to calculate manufacturing costs of products. (50%)
• Records cost information and reviews audit reports pertaining to cost. (35%)
• Prepares reports comparing projected manufacturing costs vs actual manufacturing costs; recommends changes, where appropriate. (10%)
• Evaluates internal procedures and analytical statements to recommend changes to improve administration and analysis of data in a Littelfuse location. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned.

About you:

• Education: Bachelor or university degree Preferred in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred
• Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing and manufacturing cost analysis
• Experience with global manufacturing companies preferred
• Advanced knowledge in MS Office
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Progress towards CPA preferred
• Knowledgeable in SAP/ERP

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Customer Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Results Driven – support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers’ products and systems.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.

We offer a competitive salary package and a variety of benefits, including Medical, Life, Disability, and Retirement benefits as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.