4P Consulting Inc. · 3 months ago
Cost Analyst 1 4P/400
Waynesboro, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years exp4P Consulting Inc. is seeking a motivated Cost Analyst to provide financial insight and support across projects and operations. This role is critical to ensuring accurate cost analysis, effective budgeting, and resource allocation while partnering with finance, project controls, and operations teams to drive cost efficiency and compliance.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Cost Planning & Analysis: Collect, plan, and analyze cost data related to projects, products, or processes
Production Costing: Determine costs of product production, including raw materials, labor, and overhead
Variance Analysis: Analyze actual costs versus standards and prepare reports on variances
Change Impact Assessment: Evaluate the effect of design changes, material fluctuations, or process adjustments on product or project costs
Forecasting & Estimating: Assist in preparing cost estimates for new and proposed products or projects
Profitability Insights: Provide reports and analysis on pricing factors, profitability, and inflationary trends
Inventory Oversight: Partner with operations to ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, validations, and physical audits
Overhead Rates: Establish and update overhead rates for inventory and labor as needed
Reporting: Develop financial and cost reports to guide management decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
0–5 years of related cost analysis experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective oral and written communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Utility/energy sector experience is a plus
Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
Company
4P Consulting Inc.
4P Consulting is a highly specialized Staffing and Recruiting company with significant experience and expertise in the Engineering industry, IT, Admin, Accounting, Advertising .
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase