Senior Cost Analyst

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to assist their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $50.00 to $60.00 per hour. Job Responsibilities Analyze product costs, inventory activity, and manufacturing expenses to support accurate financial reporting and business decision making. Prepare profitability analyses, cost reports, and financial summaries that identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities related to operational and production costs. Assist with inventory management activities, including reconciliations, cycle counts, and valuation reviews. Participate in month end and year end close processes while supporting audit requests and compliance activities. Requirements A Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or a related accounting function. Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting principles, inventory accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting practices. Possess experience working with large enterprise resource planning systems and advanced Excel functionality. Maintain proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting support, and variance analysis techniques. Qualifications Apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate costs, profitability, and operational performance. Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail when reviewing financial data, inventory records, and accounting transactions. Communicate effectively with accounting, operations, manufacturing, and leadership teams. Maintain strong organizational skills while managing multiple priorities, reporting deadlines, and special projects. Bring experience with manufacturing environments, inventory controls, audit support, or process improvement initiatives considered beneficial. REF#53039 #Ind-SFV