Cost Analyst

The Cost Analyst supports cross-functional teams including operations engineering accounting teams and finance by monitoring actual expenditures against projects and budgets. The role also provides actionable insights to ensure financial accuracy and informed decision-making.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reports on corporate variances monthly for the management package.
• Manages monthly and quarterly corporate accruals.
• Responsible for budgeting corporate costs and projects.
• Forecasts monthly corporate expenditures identifying trends and variances for proactive budget management.
• Assists corporate cost owners with cost tracking and reporting needs.
• Handles special projects as needed including JE reclasses research and follow-up with vendors invoice processing and miscellaneous duties to ensure proper accounting for corporate expenses.
• Delivers ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities to support cost control initiatives.
• Proficient in cost management systems and financial analysis tools.
• Skilled in interpreting financial data to identify trends and deliver actionable insights.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to address cost-related issues.
• Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles internal controls and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for accounting transactions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Adept with financial software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Business
• 0 to 3 years of experience in finance accounting or budgeting/forecasting role
• Experience with EPM software is a plus (e.g. OneStream BPC TM1 Hyperion Vena SAP Analytics)

Certifications:

• None required

Physical Demands and Hazards for Office Employees:

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting frequent computer use occasional lifting of office supplies and may involve travel.

Required Experience:

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