Strategic Business & Cost Analysis Manager

Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Strategic Business & Cost Analysis Manager to join our growing team. 

Job Function and Duties:

• Review and analyze trial balance, general ledger detail, and other financial reports to identify trends and compare anticipated vs actual results.
• Setting standard costs for manufactured goods.  Review, develop, and analyze cost standards of manufactured goods to ensure accuracy in the Bill of Materials (BOM’s) and manufacturing routing. 
• Establish costs of business processes.  Collect and analyze data about operational costs including scrap, freight, labor, and overhead.
• Prepare, analyze, and report on monthly gross margin, operating costs, and inventory by business unit.
• Develop system to manage and track capital expenditures actual vs. budget.
• Identify and recommend changes to the company’s processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profit.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and distribution of monthly financial analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of detailed annual financial budget and financial forecasts.
• Assist in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the company’s ERP system.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager.
• Perform account reconciliations. 
• Carrying out cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis.
• Advising executives and upper management on appropriate costing based on financial data. 

Skills Required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software with advanced skill in Excel.
• Possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality work. 
• Strong organization and time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks with multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical/problem solving abilities

Preferred Experience:

• 3 – 5 years of experience in transaction services, audit, corporate finance, or cost accounting
• Experience working within a corporate ERP system is preferred but not required
• Background in manufacturing is preferred but not required