Cost Analyst

Manpower; Alliston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking automotive manufacturing leader as a Cost Analyst unit leader. In this short-term contract role, you'll provide essential financial insights and analytical support to drive key organizational initiatives. Your expertise in cost management and analytical tools will be crucial as you collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and support month-end and year-end processes. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of cost management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and report on variances for budget versus actual costs.
• Assist in month-end and year-end processes and cost analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Cost Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Business

Post-Secondary Education in Accounting

Post-Secondary Education in Finance

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheets

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

One of our clients- an automotive manufacturing leader is looking for a Cost Analyst unit leader to join their team on a short term contract

ROLE

As the Cost Analyst, you will provide financial and analytical support to our internal and external customers by preparing insights into variances, cost per unit, and trending to support organizational performance, key initiatives, and management decision making. You will also be supporting month and year end close activities, as well as forecast and budget preparations.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented individual with a solid understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calculate, analyze and report on variances at a corporate level for budget versus actual costs
• Assist in month-end and year-end processes, and analyzing accounts
• Perform cost analysis
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide financial information and support decision-making process
• Support management ad hoc requests for information and analysis

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Post-Secondary education in Business, Accounting or Finance or related work experience
• Demonstrated 3-5 years cost management experience*
• Experience using Analytical tools like Power BI, smartsheets
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and presentation skills