Cost Financial Analyst
Cost Financial Analyst
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Cost Financial Analyst
Location: Bay Area CA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Overview:
Were seeking an experienced Cost Financial Analyst to join a fast-paced finance team supporting a leading manufacturer. In this role youll provide detailed cost forecasting margin analysis and financial reporting to drive better decisions across operations R&D and executive leadership.
This position is ideal for candidates with Big 4 public accounting experience who are looking to transition into an in-house role with better work/life balance and long-term growth potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Forecast and analyze manufacturing cost variances and spending
- Prepare detailed gross margin and standard cost reports
- Analyze variance accounts and provide clear insights
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgeting and forecasting
- Automate reconciliations and financial reporting processes in Oracle
- Support revenue and R&D cost forecasting
- Contribute to monthly/quarterly close activities
- Improve existing processes for efficiency and accuracy
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years of accounting experience
- Public accounting (Big 4 preferred)
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables lookups modeling)
- Experience with Oracle or another enterprise ERP system
- Background in manufacturing or semiconductors a plus
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
Qualifications:
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Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
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5 years of accounting experience
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Public accounting (Big 4 preferred)
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Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
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Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables lookups modeling)
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Experience with Oracle or another enterprise ERP system
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Background in manufacturing or semiconductors a plus
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
Why Youll Love This Role:
Many professionals from public accounting firms find in-house roles like this a refreshing shift. Youll apply your financial expertise in a more focused environment with predictable hours long-term ownership of projects and real influence inside the business. If youre ready to move from client service to internal strategy this could be your next big step.
Employment Type
Full Time
