Senior Cost Analyst - Contract 6 Months

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Brampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners is assisting an internationally known CPG client in recruiting a hands-on Senior Cost Analyst for a 6-month contract.

The role supports post-implementation optimization after SAP S/4HANA rollout, with a hybrid work pattern (3 days in the office, 2 from home) and a focus on analyzing and resolving material Purchase Price Variances that impact financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Proven experience as Senior Financial Analyst/Senior Cost Analyst focused on costing and variance analysis.
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience.
• Deep understanding of PPVs and standard costing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and data skills; able to work with complex datasets.
• Problem-solving mindset with a drive to uncover root causes.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze Purchase Price Variances (PPVs) across materials and product lines.
• Identify root causes of PPVs including FX impacts, intercompany, margin eliminations and true cost changes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to validate findings and implement solutions.
• Work within SAP S/4HANA to extract, validate, and interpret costing data.
• Build and maintain data models to support variance analysis and reporting.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve costing accuracy and financial reporting.

Skills

Cost analysis

Variance analysis

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Industry knowledge

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Our internationally known CPG client is seeking a hands-on Senior Cost Analyst for a 6-month contract to support post-implementation optimization following the rollout of SAP S/4HANA. The role is hybrid within office 3 days a week (T/W/TH) and work remote 2 days from home. This role will focus on analyzing and resolving material Purchase Price Variances (PPVs) that are impacting financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze Purchase Price Variances (PPVs) across materials and product lines


• Identify root causes of PPVs, including FX impacts, intercompany transactions, margin eliminations, and true cost changes


• Partner with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Procurement, FP&A) to validate findings and implement solutions


• Work directly within SAP S/4HANA to extract, validate, and interpret costing data


• Build and maintain detailed data models to support variance analysis and reporting


• Provide clear insights and recommendations to improve costing accuracy and financial reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field


• Proven experience as a Senior Financial Analyst/Senior Cost Analyst with a strong focus on costing and variance analysis


• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (required)


• Deep understanding of Purchase Price Variances (PPVs) and standard costing methodologies


• Strong analytical and data skills with the ability to work through complex datasets


• Problem-solving mindset with a curiosity to dig into root causes and \"solve the puzzle\"


• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Nice to Have

• Experience in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment


• Exposure to post-ERP implementation environments

Additional Information

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.