Cost Analyst

Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking a Cost Analyst for a temporary position in Mebane, North Carolina.

As a Cost Analyst, you will develop, manage and improve the operations reporting, costing process, budget and forecasting process and CAPEX and investment process. As well as acquiring an in-depth understanding of the accounting and process flows for the company and act as a business partner to the Management Team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the annual budget, forecasting, and standard setting processes; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data, with a complete understanding of all the risks and opportunities
• Understand variances to budget and prior year and identifying opportunities for cost reductions and improvements
• Analysis of month-end results: P&L and Balance Sheet including variance analysis
• Assist in the preparation of the month end results package for the company that is presented to Senior Management
• Responsible for validation of month-end financial controls and intercompany reconciliations
• KPI Reporting, development and improvement
• Monitor and work with Management and Sales Office on Continuous Improvement initiatives and track accordingly
• Be a finance business partner to other departments (technical department, production team, etc.)
• Ad hoc financial analysis of financial and operating metrics as needed
• Responsible for the overall investment request process including validation of assumptions, preparation and submissions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with minimum of 3 years of general accounting or finance experience
• Specific Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP packages, SAP is preferred
• Must be able to perform duties following all regulatory GMP/FSMA food hygiene practices
• Curious and interested in other business domains
• Entrepreneurship and “hands on” mentality
• Strong communication and collaborative skills
• Accurate with an eye for detail
• Continuous improvement mentality
• Team spirit, Open Dialogue, Passion

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we want to hear from you Apply online today for immediate consideration.