Cost Analyst

Mier Human Capital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Analyst to handle costing analysis, manage internal controls, and prepare financial reporting in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a university degree in Accounting, 3–5 years of cost analysis experience, and strong Excel skills. This role promotes a culture of continuous improvement and supports financial processes and audits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cost analysis experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills with intermediate/advanced Excel proficiency.
• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create item master and affiliated records for new molded and printed inventory items.
• Develop routings to allocate labor and overhead costs to inventory items.
• Prepare weekly reporting of Flash results and customer volumes.

Skills

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

Excel

Customer focus

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

University degree in Accounting

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Our client in Toronto, ON is actively looking for a Cost Analyst to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to play a key role in costing analysis, internal controls, and financial reporting in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create item master and affiliated records for new molded and printed inventory items
• Develop routings to allocate labour and overhead costs to inventory items
• Ensure purchased items are costed accurately
• Revalue actual inventory costs monthly based on resin pricing
• Maintain records of PCNs for changes in tool master, routings, and inventory items
• Prepare weekly reporting of Flash results and customer volumes, including labour and overhead spending with managers / supervisors
• Participate in month-end financial close within agreed timelines for inventory / cost issues
• Support year-end audit processes
• Analyze material variances, freight, and pallet costs monthly
• Assist with financial budget preparation for the Toronto facility
• Administer bills of material, routings, and costed BOMs
• Administer daily cycle count adjustments
• Assist and later lead the annual physical inventory, including planning, execution, and variance analysis for finished goods, raw materials, and WIP
• Lead, facilitate, or participate in CI projects
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement

Skills & Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting (CPA designation an asset)
• 3–5 years of cost analysis experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong computer skills with intermediate / advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience in an MRP environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing is an asset
• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong competencies in customer focus, results orientation, impact & influence, critical information seeking, and business acumen

How to apply

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.