Cost Analyst

**This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our office in Southeast Minneapolis (hybrid).

About the Role

As the Cost Analyst, you are the product costing expert for our finance team, working closely with Design & Innovation, Operations and Brand teams to determine what each product truly costs to make and sell. You will build and maintain product cost models, track margins across products, channels, and customers, and turn cost data into clear recommendations that protect profitability. This role is critical to pricing decisions, new product launches, and spotting margin issues before they become problems.

What You’ll Do

Product Costing:

• Build projected costs for new products in the development phase
• Investigate costing discrepancies and assist the operations team with corrections.
• Calculate fully loaded product costs, allocating indirect costs using activity-based or other appropriate methods.

Margin Analysis:

• Analyze margins by product, SKU, customer, and channel.
• Evaluate product profitability on an ongoing basis and identify the drivers of margin erosion.
• Quantify the margin impact of supplier pricing changes, freight costs, and material cost increases.
• Develop dashboards and reports that give product managers and leadership clear visibility into margin performance.

Pricing and Decision Support:

• Evaluate the cost and margin impact of pricing decisions, new product introductions, discontinuations, etc
• Consult with Design & Innovation teams to understand how changes in product design or collection mix affect overall cost performance.
• Develop and deploy predictive models to answer key business questions.

Data Integrity and Cross-Functional Work:

• Ensure product cost data is accurate and reconciled with the general ledger.
• Conduct ad hoc data analysis and data quality investigations.
• Support special projects and process improvements to costing methodologies and reporting workflows.
• Support cross-functional teams with the day-to-day execution of projects and initiatives.

As a Curio Team Member

• You model the CURiO Cornerstones through your daily actions, decisions, and interactions.
• You take ownership of your work, commitments, and contribution to team and company goals.
• You work highly cross-functionally, collaborating respectfully and effectively across teams and functions to achieve shared goals.
• You contribute to a positive, inclusive, and cooperative workplace where colleagues can do their best work.
• You take ownership of your professional growth by seeking opportunities to learn, build skills, and stay current in your field.
• You adapt to changing priorities and support company initiatives with a constructive, solutions-oriented approach.
• You maintain the confidentiality and security of CURiO’s proprietary, confidential, and business-sensitive information.
• You actively support a safe workplace by following safety requirements, promptly reporting concerns, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• You understand that business needs may occasionally require extended work hours, particularly during seasonal or critical business periods, and you may periodically be asked to perform responsibilities outside the scope of this job description.

What You Bring

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in cost accounting, product costing, or financial analysis.
• Basic proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
• Experience with enterprise planning software platforms (ERP), such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.

Preferred:

• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience in manufacturing or consumer products with complex product costing.
• Working knowledge of actual product costing and FIFO inventory costing.

Core Competencies:

• Analytical problem-solving experience and a natural curiosity about operating and administrative processes and procedures. Ability to dig below the surface to identify a problem's root cause and make corrective action recommendations accordingly.
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate sound conclusions and recommendations, including explaining cost and margin concepts to non-finance audiences.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and communication skills coupled with the ability to comfortably and confidently present to all levels within the company.
• Highly collaborative with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Capable of providing self-direction and a proven ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or departmental needs, both individual and team.

Additional Information

• This position is primarily office-based, with limited travel (less than 5%).
• Work Environment: General office or home office environment
• Physical Requirements:
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
• When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:
• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
• Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date

Why Join CURiO

At CURiO, we craft beautiful experiences for the home and body through our fragrance and personal care brands. We’re committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive workplace where talent can thrive and grow. You’ll be part of a passionate team driving meaningful work — with the agility of a growth company and the heart of a purpose-driven brand.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.