What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Analyst position at SearchStars?
We are searching for a detail-oriented & analytical Cost Analyst to join our customers finance team. This position will play a critical role in supporting cost savings analysis, key performance indicator (KPI) tracking across all Business Units (BUs), and assisting in month-end close processes. The Cost Analyst will work closely with various departments to ensure accurate product costing, inventory controls, expense budgeting, forecasting, and capital appropriation activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting or finance within the industrial manufacturing sector, as well as experience using ERP systems such as D365, SAP, or OneStream. Key Responsibilities :
- Cost Savings Analysis
- KPI Reporting
- Month-End Close Support
- Product Costing & Inventory Controls
- Expense Budgeting & Forecasting
- Capital Appropriations
- Data Processing
- Process Improvement
- Collaboration Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in accounting / finance within an industrial manufacturing company.
- Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel.
- Project management and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications :
- ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, and / or OneStream
