As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
The Role?
The primary objective of this position is to compile and prepare reasonable and accurate cost information in a timely and useful manner. This position is an active contributor to the development of the day-to-day operations of the business. Specific activities include compliance and control, continuous process improvements, efficient and accurate transaction processing among others.
Who WE are?
In Global Finance Services we thrive to embrace differences making sure everyone feels heard and valued. We believe that a rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, nationalities, and perspectives fuels innovation. We offer flexible career paths tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Our culture recognizes and supports everyone’s individual journey, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds though a collaborative environment. As a result, for the past 4 years H.B. Fuller has been recognized as one of the 'Best Companies to Work For' by Exame magazine.
Why join H.B. Fuller?
Are you a creative and enthusiastic individual with innovative ideas to challenge the way things are being done? Do you relate with the saying: Do it right the first time? So do WE!
Are you looking for a company where people’s development is consistently a blue chip for all?
We provide training, coaching and mentorship programs worldwide and are committed to challenging ourselves to create opportunities for our employees. Our Global Finance Services Team has grown by more than 50% in the past 5 years.
What will YOU do?
- Provide support to the team with complex material setups and material master data analysis.
- Conduct reviews of Moving Average analysis, applying a strong understanding of costing valuation methodologies.
- Oversee the Monthly Cost Run analysis, including the validation and approval of revaluation impacts.
- Analyze and reviews manufacturing and work-in-process (WIP) variances, demonstrating a strong grasp of capitalization principles.
- Manage the calculation, recognition, and review of inventory impairments, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS and GAAP) to properly value impaired inventory.
- Possess a solid understanding of intercompany profit elimination concepts and manages them from a consolidation perspective, ensuring alignment with relevant accounting requirements.
- Review and analyzes financial statements, delivering insightful commentary and connecting results with Market P&L and other key reports used by stakeholders across the organization.
- Participate in stock take training sessions and is well-versed in the required plant protocols.
- Assist the team with complex product costing inquiries, engaging with both operations and commercial teams to deliver meaningful insights into cost behavior and potential business impacts.
Minimum Requirements
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Industrial Management or similar;
- At least 2 years of related work experience (Costing, Audit, FP&A and others);
- Solid knowledge of activity-based and standard costing methodologies;
- Ability to conduct data analysis using statistical methods and data visualization tools while ensuring financial data accuracy;
- Fluency in English;
Preferred Requirements
- SAP costing experience (FI/CO and MM modules);
- Knowledge of accounting principles, including USGAAP and IFRS;
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H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
