Sr Cost Analyst

We are looking for a Senior Analyst – Product Costing & Margin Analytics to serve as the financial expert for a specific substrate family (paper, plastic, foam, etc.). In this role, you will provide accurate, transparent costing and actionable insights that empower smarter pricing, product development, and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities & Results

• Develop and maintain detailed cost models for assigned substrates and production processes.
• Provide costing support for RFQs, new product development initiatives, and business case evaluations.
• Partner with operations, procurement, and engineering to validate assumptions and uncover savings opportunities.
• Highlight cost and margin risks and opportunities to business and finance leadership.
• Support standardization of cost methodologies and ensure consistent reporting across business units.

What We’re Looking For

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering with 3–7 years in product costing, plant finance, or FP&A, preferably in a manufacturing setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel-based cost modeling; experience with SAP.
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of standard costing, bill of materials, and manufacturing cost flows.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Rigor: Expertise in cost modeling, variance analysis, and margin decomposition.
• Operational Understanding: Familiarity with manufacturing processes, yield, waste, and cost drivers.
• Business Partnership: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Intellectual Curiosity: Proactively investigates cost drivers and performance trends.
• Communication Clarity: Simplifies complex cost data for non-financial audiences.
• Ownership & Accountability: Delivers timely, accurate, and decision-ready insights.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a critical role in driving margin improvement and operational efficiency while working in a culture that values data-driven decision-making, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

• THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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