Cost Analyst

Philly Shipyard, Inc.; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Philly Shipyard, Inc. is seeking a Finance professional focused on cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting of production expenses in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business, or 10 years in a commercial environment, with strong cost analysis skills and Excel proficiency. You will prepare cost reports, reflect budget changes, and perform ad hoc analyses as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business, or 10 years in a commercial setting.
• Experience in cost analysis and cost reporting.
• Strong cost concepts and analytical skills in cost analyses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Construction industry and international experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting of production expenses.
• Reflect budget adjustments and make-or-buys in cost reports.
• Ensure cost reporting aligns with policies and audit requirements.
• Conduct ad hoc cost analyses and prepare reports.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Cost analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

10 years of experience in a commercial environment

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met.
• Support production management in accurate cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting of production direct and indirect expenses, and recommend actions to reduce cost.
• Update cost reports, including variance analyses related to production direct and indirect expenses on a weekly basis.
• Reflect budget adjustments from approved make-or-buys, owner’s change orders, and other budget transfers in cost reports related to production direct and indirect expenses.
• Ensure all cost reporting aligns with company policies, cost management standards, and audit requirements.
• Ad hoc cost analyses and reports.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate with people of all levels in the organization, verbally and written
• Competence in cost concepts and analytical capabilities in the preparation of cost analyses
• Decision making/problem solving
• Adaptability and organizational skills
• Integrity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties performed in an office area environment within a manufacturing facility. Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an onsite, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Discipline or 10 years of experience in a commercial environment
• Experience in cost analysis
• Competence in cost concepts and analytical capabilities in the preparation of cost analyses
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Construction industry and International experience is a plus

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.