Cost Analyst - CASE

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and maintain cost data (materials, labor, overhead) across products, projects, and business units.
• Prepare standard and ad-hoc cost analyses including product costing, cost-to-serve, margin analyses, and variance analysis (actual vs. forecast / standard).
• Support monthly close activities related to cost accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain cost models, standard cost systems, and product cost roll-ups.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement to identify cost drivers and recommend cost reduction opportunities.
• Provide analytical support for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning; assist in scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Produce reports, and presentations for Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support implementation and optimization of cost-related ERP/BI tools and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA) is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or related finance role (manufacturing, distribution, or product-cost environments preferred).
• Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and modeling).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP ) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets and produce clear, actionable recommendations.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting concepts (standard costing, absorption, activity-based costing, overhead allocation).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey technical information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.