Sr. Cost Analyst | Healthcare | Night Shift

eClerx Philippines, Inc.; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

eClerx Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to lead cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting within healthcare-focused operations. You will analyze costs, variances, and trends to support cost efficiency and strategic decision-making.

The role requires 5+ years in cost/financial analysis, strong Excel skills, ERP experience, and ability to collaborate across Accounting, Finance, and Operations to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of cost/financial analysis or management accounting experience.
• Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting systems experience.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and translate financial data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost, financial, and management reports.
• Perform detailed cost and variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast).
• Analyze healthcare-related costs across labor, supplies, services, equipment, and expenses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations to investigate variances.
• Assist with month-end close activities, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Review financial data for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Cost Analyst with strong experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, and management reporting, preferably within the healthcare industry. The role will be responsible for analyzing costs, identifying variances and trends, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and providing actionable financial insights to improve cost efficiency and business performance.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost reports, financial reports, and management reports.
• Perform detailed cost and variance analysis, including actual vs. budget and actual vs. forecast.
• Analyze healthcare-related costs such as labor, supplies, medical services, equipment, and operational expenses.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor cost trends and identify cost-saving opportunities and operational inefficiencies.
• Perform profitability and cost analysis by department, service line, location, or business unit.
• Prepare financial models and ad hoc analysis to support management decision-making.
• Review and validate financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other departments to investigate cost variances.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cost analysis, financial analysis, management accounting, or a related role.
• Experience in the healthcare industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong experience in cost accounting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and translating financial data into meaningful business insights.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with ERP/accounting systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with U.S. healthcare clients or healthcare financial operations is a plus.