Cost Analyst jobs in United States
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Aston Carter · 6 hours ago

Cost Analyst

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. The Cost Analyst will prepare and analyze financial results, maintain detailed cost analyses, and support strategic initiatives including cost reduction and business planning.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze financial results, trends, and key performance metrics
Maintain detailed cost, margin, and profitability analyses by product, customer, and business unit
Track and explain differences between standard cost and actual cost, including purchase price, production, labor, and overhead variances
Monitor, track, and report on inventory levels, valuation, turns, and excess & obsolete
Support sourcing, supplier changes, and make-vs-buy decisions through financial analysis
Develop and improve financial models, templates, and reporting tools
Support strategic initiatives including cost reduction, capital projects, system implementations, and business planning

Qualification

Cost accountingFinancial analysisFinancial reportingSAPAdvanced ExcelPower BITableauAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCritical-thinking skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP systems)
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Analysis
cost accounting
product analysis
purchase price variance
inventory planning
financial analysis
financial reporting
cost reduction
inventory
manufacturing
forecasting
costing
cost analysis
cost variance
powerbi
power bi
tableau
multi-entity
supply chain
procurement
sop
process improvements

Benefits

A very competitive benefit package
Paid Time Off
10 company paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
A generous 401(k) employer contribution

Company

Aston Carter

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Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2011-01-31Acquired

Leadership Team

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Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
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Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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