Manufacturing Cost Analyst & Estimator

Company Description

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. The company operates across various business domains, including currency production, border security, civil identity, driver identification and vehicle information, excise control, lottery and charitable gaming.

Our 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally.

At CBN we seek long-term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• An industry-leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees;
• Best-in-class health, medical, and life insurance benefits;
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
• Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Cost Analyst & Estimator

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Job Location: Ottawa, ON

Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary

As a Manufacturing Cost Analyst & Estimator in our Finance department, you will support operational decision-making by analyzing production costs and preparing accurate cost estimates for new and existing products. This role ensures cost efficiency and plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Customer & Product Understanding

• Review and understand customer requirements and scope of the product being provided.
• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.
• 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.

Process & Financial Analysis

• Thoroughly vet and assess proposed manufacturing processes from a financial and technological perspective.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education and Knowledge

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related) or an equivalent combination of relevant education and additional work experience
• Knowledge and experience with the following:
  • Cost accounting
  • Estimating and budgeting
  • Financial analysis
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Excel (advanced)
  • Security or commercial printing (asset)
  • Manufacturing/fabrication environment (asset)
  • MS Dynamics (asset)

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in costing or estimating roles

Soft Skills and Competencies

• Critical thinking Skills
  • Analysis, problem solving
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
  • Communication, relationship building, teamwork and collaboration, tact and diplomacy
• Organization and time management skills
• Self directed
• Results focused
• Growth mindset

Mandatory Requirements

• Security clearance: Must be able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) personal security clearance

Additional Information

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive, barrier free selection process, we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position, you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization, and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success, and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.