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The role also supports investment and fixed asset control in line with Group policies and ensures full compliance with Finance guidelines and procedures, acting as a key financial business partner to the Plant Controller and Operations team.\nThe Finance Industrial Controlling function ensures the accuracy, transparency, and strategic use of financial data related to manufacturing operations, enabling data-driven decisions across local and global teams. It supports the preparation of budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and investment evaluations to strengthen production efficiency and financial compliance.\nThe Cost Accountant role serves as a key Finance partner within the Franklin Park Plant, translating operational performance into actionable financial insights. Reporting to the Plant Controller, the Cost Accountant supports cost control, budgeting, capital project analysis, and monthly closings while embedding financial rigor into daily plant operations.\nMain Responsibilities:\nSupport the Plant Controller in the preparation of the annual budget and standard cost setting (bill of materials, labor, overhead).\nMonitor and analyze industrial costs, standard costs, and production variances, providing regular performance reporting and insights.\nPerform month end close activities including preparation of journal entries and required reports detailing results including analysis and explanations.\nSupport the monthly forecast and Group planning cycles including risks and opportunities.\nPrepare financial analyses for capital projects, including business cases, ROI, and support to Group approval processes.\nSupport capital projects and fixed-asset management, including asset capitalizations and disposals along with the periodic fixed assets physical inventory.\nPerform cost simulations and project economics to support new products or changes in production flows.\nAbout You:\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.\n3 years of experience in industrial controlling, cost accounting, budgeting, month end close and financial analysis in a manufacturing environment.\nStrong knowledge of production processes, standard costing, and SAP, including fixed-asset management.\nAbility to work cross-functionally with Operations and support finance leadership (Plant Controller).\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of improving cost transparency and process efficiency.\nStrong knowledge of Excel and working with a large volume of data.\nArtificial Intelligence Disclosure\nAs part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.\nOur Benefits & Perks:\nCareers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.\nThe base salary range for this position is $71,219 - 94,959. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.\nIn addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.\nAbout Ferrero:\nFerrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.\nDE&I at Ferrero:\nFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.\nFind out more here.\nFerrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. 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