For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

The Senior Analyst, Finance Operations works closely with cross-functional teams to drive growth by accurately determining the total cost associated with new and enhanced products. This role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Finance, Product Management, and Operations teams to ensure both precise product costing and to identify opportunities for ongoing product and process cost savings and improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed cost analysis for new products, including material, labor, and overhead.  Understand and apply accurate program costs to enable recommended manufacturer suggested retail pricing.
• Analyze cost variances and identify root causes for discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain cost databases and models to support ongoing product costing activities.
• Develop and maintain cost estimation models to support product development and pricing strategies.
• Prepare cost estimates for updates to existing products.
• Ensure cost estimates are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with company objectives.
• Introduce automation and enhanced technologies and processes to costing and communication.
• Develops business cases and financial models to support new business initiatives and partnerships.
• Assists product management teams in financial planning and analysis related to product development and launches.
• Collaborate with Product Management to incorporate market and competitive pricing strategies into cost models.
• Work closely with Engineering to understand product specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Finance to align costing methodologies with financial reporting and budgeting.
• Coordinate with Operations and/or Operations Finance to gather data on production efficiencies and potential cost-saving measures.
• Provides financial insights and recommendations to optimize product pricing, cost structures, and profitability in the product development process.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed changes to materials, processes, or designs.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and track their impact on overall product costs.
• Monitors and analyzes key financial and operational metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement;   Prepare and present cost reports and analyses to management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to communicate cost data effectively.
• Provide regular updates on cost performance against targets and benchmarks.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to product costs.
• Monitor actual costs against budgeted figures and report variances.
• Ensure all costing activities comply with company policies and industry standards.
• Maintain documentation and records to support audit and compliance requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in product costing and financial analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned and special project work under manager's instruction and supervision.

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in product costing, financial analysis, or product management support.
• Proven experience in product costing and financial modeling or business case development.
• Experience in a high-growth or dynamic industry preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent financial modeling and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies.
• Effective communication (written and verbal); clearly, concisely and with context communicate objectives and expectations within the organization. Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel). Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to travel 20% annually (domestic).
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].