Manufacturing Cost Analyst & Estimator

Job title: Manufacturing Cost Analyst & Estimator

Job description: Canadian Bank Note Company is global leader in the development of customized solutions for identification, border security, excise control, currency, and lottery operations. Our customers are domestic and foreign governments, and together we work to design, launch and support the technologically advanced secure documents and information systems that protect borders, safeguard national currencies, and generate revenue for government social initiatives.

What’s In It For You?

Our products are diverse, impactful and have an international scope! All over the world people carry the secure products we manufacture including passports, drivers’ licenses, ID documents, bank notes and so much more. A vital part of delivering effective product solutions to our customers is the cost, and you will work at the hub of the team responsible for developing the estimates we rely on to generate our costing models.

What Will You Do?

• Review and understand customer requirements and scope of the product being provided. Liaise with internal stakeholders from various departments while representing the Manufacturing group to gather costing information pertaining to the detailed fabrication of our products and transform that information into a preliminary process and cost estimate.
• Thoroughly vet and assess proposed manufacturing processes from a financial and technological perspective. Compare the proposed product against similar previously manufactured products, identify any anomalies, and utilize your critical and creative thinking abilities to identify cost saving opportunities.
• Liaise with Purchasing and obtain costs for all required components, prepare the most accurate cost estimate possible for the most cost-effective solution and present the finalized solution to Finance for pricing.
• Compare and analyze actual to estimated costs of completed products, identify and document the root causes of any discrepancies, and apply lessons learned to future estimates.

What Will Help You Succeed?

You will have a passion for numbers, an eye for detail and a curiosity that drives your motivation to understand how things work as you will become an expert in our products & operations. Leaning on these skills, you will be excited to learn how all our various products are built and use his information to develop comprehensive, detailed and accurate estimates that form the bedrock of our costing plans.

Knowledge/Experience

• University degree or college diploma in accounting, finance or a related field, OR a degree/diploma in an engineering field with an interest in finance and business;
• Previous hands-on experience in financial analysis;
• Advanced MS Excel skills;
• Assets: prior experience developing cost estimates, or experience working in financial analysis within manufacturing/construction industries.

Soft Skills

• Strong research and analysis skills;
• Effective relationship building capabilities;
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate with all levels of the Organization
• Professional communicator, tactful and diplomatic;
• Creative thinker with a focus on continuous improvement; and
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities.

Mandatory Requirements

• The ability to obtain, and maintain, Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance.

People who enjoy variety and think beyond their job descriptions succeed here. As part of the team at CBN, your job is to take your career in new directions and be part of our customer’s success stories. So, if you’re looking for the chance to work for a global technology company, explore new opportunities, and deliver exceptional work to your customers, we want to hear from you!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited is committed to achieving a skilled and diversified workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginal people. Canadian Bank Note Company Limited is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.

Company: Canadian Bank Note Company

Expected salary:

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job date: Sun, 14 Mar 2021 03:55:48 GMT