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
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
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
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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
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
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