Job Title: Cost Analyst

Job Description

The Cost Analyst will collaborate with an organization to perform SLA cost comparisons, engage in leadership reviews, and manage requisitioning and follow-up for purchase orders. This role ensures the timely and accurate procurement of necessary goods and services for US departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure local site management has the appropriate billing rates, holiday schedules, and vendor pay periods for accurate submission of requirements.
• Manage purchase orders.
• Track requisitions through purchase order placement.
• Monitor usage until invoicing for the period is complete.
• Create and issue delta requisitions to adjust committed purchase order funds based on security business needs.
• Approve and track vendor invoice payments.
• Track vendor invoice errors.
• Ensure all appropriate approvals and necessary backup documentation are in place prior to payment authorization.
• Support Month, Quarter, and Year End Close activities for Corporate Finance.
• Prepare assessment summaries for planned security costs for the next calendar year.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in cost accounting and cost analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in cost analysis, budgeting, or financial planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Familiarity with cost accounting principles, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of financial modeling and forecasting tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Finance, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a similar field from an accredited institution.
• Experience working for a financial institution or large manufacturing company.
• Experience working for an automotive manufacturer.
• Proficiency in SAP and company project writing systems.