6,306 Cost Analyst jobs in the United States

**Position Overview**
**Power Your Future with Qualus** in our Program Management department as a Cost Analyst. As a Cost Analyst you will be responsible for assembling and providing information to Project Managers and Operations Management within their assigned Business Units regarding project current costs, commitments, and forecasts according to strict deadlines. This includes coordinating responses from field/operations personnel and gathering information from internal accounting systems, assembling accurate reporting workbooks, and interpreting data to predict project productivity trends. Time management, multi-tasking and a strong adherence to deadlines are essential to the position. 
**Responsibilities**
+ Develop, maintain, and review cost forecasts, accruals, and budgets throughout project lifecycle. 
+ Compile and analyze actual job cost data from accounting systems (Vista and VMS) and prepare forecasting workbooks. 
+ Collaborate with Project Managers to review change orders, verify committed costs, and support scope change requests. 
+ Assist in project budget setup and earned value structure development at project initiation. 
+ Effective, clear & timely communication of data and trends to Project/Operations Management. 
+ Support the Stage Gate Process by performing rigorous evaluations of project development and control deliverables. 
+ Conducts analysis, optimization, and reporting on assigned projects, including evaluating risk, cost, and schedule performance against multi-year budget plans 
+ Utilize industry standard KPIs and metrics for project cost analysis such as CPI and EAC 
+ Identifies and documents cost variances and recommend mitigation strategies to address potential impacts. 
+ Travel minimally on an as-needed basis. 
+ Must have experience working on a portfolio of projects.
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**Qualifications**
+ 5+ years of project controls experience, including cash flow forecasting and analysis
+ Experience working both independently and, in a team, environment. 
+ Can conform to shifting priorities due to demands and timeline changes. 
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities 
+ Possess excellent communication skills to effectively interface 
+ Ability to effectively communicate with internal, client, and regulatory counterparts.
+ Strong computer skills.
+ Willingness to learn and operate client provided programs and systems.
+ Reasoning Development: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; strong problem-solving skills.
+ Mathematical Development: Ability to perform computations involving electrical power.
+ Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and properly identify issues requiring immediate attention from those that are less urgent. Develop project plans, orders resources and materials, holds job kick off meetings, and identify changes in work scopes.
+ Ability to examine information, facts, and data, and draw logical conclusions from available information. Perform well under pressure and act prudently concerning the safety of others.
+ Education: Bachelors degree required; preferred disciplines accounting, business administration
+ Experience: Minimum of seven years' Project Controls experience building and maintaining cost reports for large programs and projects. 
+ Specialized Knowledge, Certifications and Licenses:Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Word & Excel, and Power BI; create clearly written communications.
**Benefits & Compensation**
Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.
The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited toeducation, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.
**Company Overview**
Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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**Category** _Major Project Group & Program Management_
**Position Type** _Regular Full Time_
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**Summary**
Come join a company that strives for _Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance_ ! **Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC,** a **Chenega Professional Services** ' company, is looking for a **Cost Analyst** to support Headquarters United States Army Central (USARCENT) G8 fully onsite.
Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee's knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.
**Responsibilities**
+ Research and analyze budget issues related to Theater Area of Responsibility (AOR).
+ Provide support for USARCENT Coalition Acquisition Review Board (CARB) or other requirements review processes.
+ Complete preparation and evaluation of requirements by cost centers, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), or EOR level of detail for various locations in the USARCENT AOR.
+ Research and analyze budget issues related to assigned locations or functional areas (e.g. G2, G3, G4, and G6).
+ Provide recommendations, courses of action, and/or decision options on analytical results as required.
+ Develop, analyze, and review the USARCENT and Army's portion of the supplemental funding appropriation.
+ Develop, prepare, and brief reports to the ARCENT G8 and COR as required.
+ Perform cost benefit analyses and evaluate alternate courses of actions.
+ Develop independent cost estimates.
**Qualifications**
+ Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost analysis, budgeting, or forecasting DoD financial resources.
+ Able to work onsite fully at Shaw Airforce Base
_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:_
+ Experience in automated systems and software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and teleconference applications.
+ Knowledge of cost estimating tools/models.
+ Knowledge of military levels of organizations.
+ Professional and interpersonal skills.
+ Strong communication skills.
+ Self-starter, multi-tasking skills and pays attention to detail.
+ Ability to work well independently and as a team member.
**Estimated Salary/Wage**
USD $70,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $80,000.00/Yr.
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Our client, a leader in the solar energy industry, is seeking a Cost Analyst to join their team. As a Cost Analyst, you will be part of the Finance/Accounting department supporting the plant finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively, which will align successfully in the organization.
**Job Title:** Cost Analyst
**Location:** Greenville, NC (On-site)
**Pay Range: 36.10**
**What's the Job?**
+ Support the preparation and coordination of cost and financial reports for plant operations.
+ Assist in the reconciliation and resolution of outstanding invoices, including a backlog of 800+ Crown system invoices.
+ Perform three-way matching and help resolve AP discrepancies.
+ Support business intelligence reporting and data consolidation tasks.
+ Collaborate with plant finance team members on cost analysis, standard cost maintenance, and variance tracking.
**What's Needed?**
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
+ 1-3 years of experience in cost analysis, accounting, or finance; manufacturing environment experience preferred.
+ Familiarity with financial reporting and cost control principles.
+ Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
+ Strong Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data reconciliation).
**What's in it for me?**
+ Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic finance environment.
+ Collaborate with a skilled team and contribute to important financial projects.
+ Enhance your analytical and reporting skills in a supportive setting.
+ Possibility of contract extension based on performance and need.
+ Engage in process improvements and finance automation efforts.
**Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:**
+ Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
+ Dental Plan
+ Supplemental Life Insurance
+ Short Term Disability Insurance
+ 401(k)
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
**About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells**
_ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands -_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _-_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Job Description

Job Description

Technomics is a growing employee-owned, decision analytics company that specializes in cost and economic analysis to facilitate better decisions faster . We enable a wide range of clients across the Federal government, from senior level policy makers to program managers, to choose smartly, buy effectively and operate efficiently . We deliver practical, credible and defensible results offering actionable insights by applying data-driven and analytics-based approaches in combination with multidisciplinary talent, subject matter experts, and tangible and repeatable assets in the form of databases, models, approaches and techniques.

Senior Analysts have the knowledge, skills, abilities and initiative to deliver timely, practical and innovative solutions to our clients as part of high-performing project teams typically composed of a mix of junior and mid-level analysts who will look to you for technical acumen and mentoring.

Our employee-owners pride themselves on their ability to apply deep analytical rigor and innovative thought that assist clients in understanding and solving a myriad of challenging resource planning and management problems.

This position is located in Troy, MI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or evaluate program technical and programmatic baselines
• Develop innovative development, production and operating and support (O&S) cost estimating techniques for a broad range of cost elements
• Develop independent or program life cycle cost estimates and accompanying risk, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis
• Develop economic analyses, including but not limited to business case analyses, cost/benefit analyses and analysis-of-alternatives
• Assess the credibility of government and industry cost estimates and economic analyses
• Evaluate the credibility of industry cost proposals
• Assess the credibility of government and industry cost savings initiatives
• Assess industry contract cost and schedule performance and conduct variance root cause analysis
• Document and present/defend analytical results
• Develop and train less experienced cost analysts
• Apply highly effective customer service skills and work effectively with teams to foster a collaborative work environment across the organization.
• Apply leadership skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, multiple tasks and work requirements
• Apply highly effective communication skills (oral and written) and communicate complex issues and present results to senior managers and others in a clear and concise manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., economics, engineering, mathematics, operations research, statistics or business) or a discipline that fosters problem solving, structured thought and creativity.
• Minimum of 5 years’ defense, intelligence and/or civil agency program cost and economic analysis experience.
• Understanding of weapons and/or automated information systems design, production, operations, and support processes
• Understanding of weapons and/or automated information systems work breakdown structures
• Understanding of weapons and/or automated information systems cost drivers
• Understanding of government cost, technical and programmatic data sources
• Understanding of industry accounting systems
• Ability to think analytically, creatively and critically
• Ability to conduct ground breaking research
• Ability to precisely and concisely communicate and defend complex analytical results verbally and in various forms of written products
• Active SECRET Clearance
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills desired
• ICEAA Certification or Defense Acquisition Workforce Initiative Act (DAWIA) certification desired

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.

Koniag Professional Services , a Koniag Government Services company, currently has an opening for a Senior Budget and Cost Analyst with an active TS/SCI for the Defense Information System's Agency (DISA). This position will be required to report onsite at the Pentagon location 5-days a week. Some CONUS travel in support of the Government Customer may be required
The successful candidate will assist the Government Customer with the management, monitoring, and execution of the organization's budget.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Responsibilities:
+ Analyzes financial data related to operations, business performance, opportunities, and investments.
+ Supports the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process within organization by preparing budget Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) submissions and correlating the submissions to the Agency's strategy and or funding requirements.
+ Conducts analysis of budget artifacts (Advana/Qlik Sense Hub; investment descriptions, categorization of service and agency efforts to investment descriptions, Congressional Budget Justifications, budget baselines, etc.)
+ Identifies and proposes funding solutions for the portfolio
+ Reviews and analyzes budget proposals and funding requests, along with identifying anticipated impact on proposed decisions for the portfolio
+ Collaborates with project managers to develop a budget and manage through execution.
+ Conducts cost-benefit analyses to determine value.
+ Reviews funding requests and makes recommendations to the Government.
+ Performs analysis on budget to develop leadership insights and presenting results
+ Reviews budget recommendations with senior leaders.
+ Conducts spend plan preparation and maintenance, budget exhibit preparation, and financial execution metrics tracking and reporting.
+ Tracks, monitors, and documents funding move requests for the organization through Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs).
+ Monitors spending to ensure it remains within budget.
+ Estimating and forecasting future financial needs.
+ On behalf of the Government Customers, prepares funds briefings, financial planning requirements, budget reviews and congressional submissions, financial data calls, annual program plans, open commitment/open obligation reports, and funding documents.
Requirements:
+ 10+ years of DoD financial planning and analysis experience
+ 5+ years of experience as part of a Program/Budget Execution office
+ Extensive knowledge of and experience with the DoD planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process
+ Experience analyzing financial data related to operations, business performance, opportunities, and investments.
+ Experience preparing spend plans, budget exhibit preparation, and financial execution metrics tracking and reporting.
+ Extensive experience preparing funds briefings, financial planning requirements, budget reviews and congressional submissions, financial data calls, annual program plans, open commitment/open obligation reports, and funding documents.
+ Requires deep experience creating and reviewing MIPRs for Government approval
+ Knowledge of DAI
+ Experience working with classified systems and environments
+ Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities
+ Proven stakeholder management and effective communication strategies with clients and senior management.
+ Ability to take a conceptual discussion and build a presentation to convey the message to senior leaders.
+ Strong technical writing and documentation skills
+ Advanced MS Sharepoint, Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient MS Teams, Excel and Outlook application skills
Desired Skills
+ Prior Federal government, professional services or Federal consulting experience
+ Professional Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Lean, Scrum, SAFe, Agile
+ Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, methodology, techniques, and technologies, as well as cloud architecture.
+ Experience performing on projects of similar size and scope.
+ Bachelors's Degree in a related field
+ Must have a CURRENT/ACTIVE TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI access.
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**Job Details**
**Job Family** **Finance and Accounting**
**Job Function** **Budget Analyst**
**Pay Type** **Salary**
**Travel Required** **Yes**

**Work Place Flexibility:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** Entergy Services, LLC
***This is a hybrid position and can be filled in New Orleans, LA or the Woodlands, TX***
***The official title will be Analyst I or II depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. ***
**Job Summary:**
The Project Analyst will be the point person for all accounting and finance needs at a project level. Individual will support project execution strategies by evaluating estimates and project costs, ongoing capital work, data reporting/analysis for management, budgeting, and forecasting while ensuring alignment with Entergy Project Delivery Standards. Additionally, the Project Analyst will provide analytical expertise to support project and portfolio management.
This position interfaces directly with Project Managers and his/her PMO Leadership, providing trusted insight into the financial health of a project.
**Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility:**
+ Provide financial guidance to ensure financial situations are transparent to the senior management and core project team
+ Partner with project teams in preparing the monthly Present Estimate (PE) budget for IT projects
+ Responsible for financial tasks related to change requests
+ Maintain work orders from initiation to closure in PowerPlan
+ Partner with Finance on corrections
+ Responsible for submitting monthly accruals for IT projects
+ Support IT project analysis in determining variances in financial metrics
+ Challenge the project's Present Estimate budget by following company procedures and ensuring risk and opportunities are managed to optimize the project financial targets
+ Oversee financial project milestones
+ Interface with project team(s) as necessary for cost control monitoring, analysis and reporting.
+ Provide day-to-day detailed monitoring and analysis of project budgets and actuals
+ Support projects as they navigate through the project life cycle, including gate audits related to financials
+ Participate in Continuous Improvement efforts related to process efficiency and value
**Minimum Qualifications** :
**Minimum education and experience required**
+ **Analyst I:** Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline and 0-2 years of relevant work experience is required, or in lieu of a degree 4 years of relevant work experience is required
+ **Analyst II:** Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline and 2+ years of relevant work experience is required, or in lieu of a degree 6 years of relevant work experience is required
+ Understand of Entergy Financial Management Processes is a plus
+ Understanding of Entergy Financial Reporting Systems is a plus
+ Understanding of PowerPlan Application is a plus
**Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required**
+ SME Level of proficiency and extensive experience with project cost control activities is a plus
+ High degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and the remainder of the MS Office suite
+ Solid understanding of Project Management and Project Management Office
+ Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment
+ Capacity to adapt to changing work priorities
+ Excellent researching, decision-making and organizational skills are required
+ Complex Problem Solving -- identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
+ Work independently and follows through on assignments with minimal direction while keeping the team informed
+ Possess a mastery of basic/generic data skills (tools & concepts)
+ Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate
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**Primary Location:** Louisiana-New Orleans Texas : The Woodlands | Louisiana : New Orleans
**Job Function** : Professional
**FLSA Status** : Professional
**Relocation Option:** No Relocation Offered
**Union description/code** : NON BARGAINING UNIT
**Number of Openings** : 1
**Req ID:**
**Travel Percentage** :Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere ( to view the EEI page, or see statements below.
**EEO Statement:** The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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**Additional Responsibilities:** As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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**WORKING CONDITIONS:**
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
**Please note:** Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
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Sr. Cost Analyst

Macomb, IL

SUMMARY

The Sr. Cost Analyst position will act as the financial expert for the Macomb, IL plant. This position is responsible for understanding, overseeing, and training all levels within the plant in the areas of plant’s P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and auditing to ensure that the plant is operating as efficiently as possible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides functional expertise and support to the manufacturing team related to manufacturing costs, performance measurements, and profitability. Utilizes knowledge of both manufacturing principles and cost/performance-related measurements.
• Responsible for coordinating all financial and cost management functions within certain manufacturing areas. Works directly with all levels of plant management and engineering within the assigned plant/s. Functions as part of the leadership team with the assigned area/s in achieving cost commitments and performance targets.
• Responsible for developing clear, concise performance measurement tools for specific manufacturing areas. These tools must influence proper decision-making and cause appropriate actions to be taken. This responsibility requires creativity, resolve, and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple functional areas and with various levels of management.
• Working with members of the Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, Brand, and Finance teams, is responsible for identifying productivity improvement opportunities, documenting cost reduction projects, monitoring progress, and providing visibility of progress on the projects. Proactively analyzes performance information and cost data to bring forth ideas for improvement. Makes recommendations to management regarding productivity opportunities and strategies.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of plant P&L’s by making month end journal entries and other adjustments necessary to support the accuracy of the site financial reporting. Responsible for maintaining the monthly reconciliations for each of the major elements of the P&L.
• Responsible for analyzing actual manufacturing performance information and coordinating the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes within the assigned plant/s including but not limited to factory labor, non-labor and waste/yield.
• Responsible for regularly communicating and reviewing results of key performance measurements with the Manufacturing management teams.
• Responsible for the inventory accuracy, reporting and valuation within the assigned plant/s. Responsible for developing processes to ensure transactions are occurring in a timely fashion. Coordinates and manages year end physical inventory and periodic WIP audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Accounting/Business/Finance/Operations from four-year college or university; and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strongly prefer combination of education and/or experience in both operations and accounting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

PowerBI experience desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate 50 percent of the time and loud 50 percent of the time.

Sr. Cost Analyst

Troy, OH

SUMMARY

The Sr. Cost Analyst position will act as the financial expert for the Troy, OH plant. This position is responsible for understanding, overseeing, and training all levels within the plant in the areas of plant’s P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and auditing to ensure that the plant is operating as efficiently as possible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides functional expertise and support to the manufacturing team related to manufacturing costs, performance measurements, and profitability. Utilizes knowledge of both manufacturing principles and cost/performance-related measurements.
• Responsible for coordinating all financial and cost management functions within certain manufacturing areas. Works directly with all levels of plant management and engineering within the assigned plant/s. Functions as part of the leadership team with the assigned area/s in achieving cost commitments and performance targets.
• Responsible for developing clear, concise performance measurement tools for specific manufacturing areas. These tools must influence proper decision-making and cause appropriate actions to be taken. This responsibility requires creativity, resolve, and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple functional areas and with various levels of management.
• Working with members of the Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, Brand, and Finance teams, is responsible for identifying productivity improvement opportunities, documenting cost reduction projects, monitoring progress, and providing visibility of progress on the projects. Proactively analyzes performance information and cost data to bring forth ideas for improvement. Makes recommendations to management regarding productivity opportunities and strategies.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of plant P&L’s by making month end journal entries and other adjustments necessary to support the accuracy of the site financial reporting. Responsible for maintaining the monthly reconciliations for each of the major elements of the P&L.
• Responsible for analyzing actual manufacturing performance information and coordinating the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes within the assigned plant/s including but not limited to factory labor, non-labor and waste/yield.
• Responsible for regularly communicating and reviewing results of key performance measurements with the Manufacturing management teams.
• Responsible for the inventory accuracy, reporting and valuation within the assigned plant/s. Responsible for developing processes to ensure transactions are occurring in a timely fashion. Coordinates and manages year end physical inventory and periodic WIP audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Accounting/Business/Finance/Operations from four-year college or university; and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strongly prefer combination of education and/or experience in both operations and accounting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

PowerBI experience desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate 50 percent of the time and loud 50 percent of the time.