Cost Analyst

Swoon; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoon in Bellevue, WA or Overland Park, KS is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support financial and operational analysis, cost management, and reporting. You will analyze financial data, compare results to budgets and forecasts, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, advanced Excel skills, SQL experience, and a solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial analysis, FP&A, or related experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to build complex models.
• SQL experience to query and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational costs and establish standard costs using financial data.
• Evaluate actual results against budgets and forecasts to identify variances.
• Develop financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for planning and decision-making.
• Investigate discrepancies and reconcile transactions to ensure data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance and reduce costs.
• Analyze proposed process changes for financial impact.
• Maintain and validate financial databases and records.
• Develop automated reporting and accounting processes to increase productivity.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost analysis

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication of findings

Tools

SQL

Excel

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

IBM Planning Analytics TM1

Job description

Location: Bellevue, WA or Overland Park, KS - hybrid 3x/week onsite

Experience: 5+ years

MUST BE A US CITIZEN

MUST HAVE SQL experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support financial and operational analysis, cost management, and reporting. In this role, you will analyze financial data, evaluate performance against budgets and forecasts, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, advanced Excel skills, SQL experience, and a solid understanding of accounting and finance principles. You will also have opportunities to improve reporting processes, automate workflows, and enhance data accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze operational costs and establish standard costs using financial and operational data.
• Evaluate actual financial results against budgets, plans, and forecasts to identify variances and trends.
• Develop financial reports, forecasts, and analyses to support business planning and decision-making.
• Investigate discrepancies, reconcile transactions, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Analyze proposed changes to processes, methods, and materials to evaluate potential financial impacts.
• Maintain and validate financial databases, ensuring data accuracy and appropriate recordkeeping.
• Develop and improve automated reporting and accounting processes to increase productivity.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive financial information.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, cost analysis, FP&A, accounting, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience using SQL to query, retrieve, and analyze data.
• Working knowledge of accounting and finance principles, including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and recommend actionable improvements.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle or SAP.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other business intelligence tools.
• Experience with IBM Planning Analytics TM1.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude.
• Experience automating financial reports or improving accounting and reporting workflows.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical professional who can translate financial and operational data into meaningful insights. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with large datasets, identifying trends and discrepancies, and recommending improvements that support sound financial and operational decisions.

Interested?