Cost Analyst

TRC Talent Solutions; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cost Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in analyzing vehicle parts costs. This exciting position involves tracking cost changes, providing detailed financial reports, and collaborating with various teams to enhance cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting and analytical skills, along with the ability to manage budgets and optimize costs effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry, where your insights will directly impact profitability and operational success.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and analytical skills are essential for this role.
• Experience with cost analysis and financial reporting is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize vehicle parts costs, providing financial reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiency.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Skills

System Skills

Cost Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

This range is provided by TRC Talent Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Professional Recruiter at TRC Talent Solutions

As a Cost Analyst, you will play a key role in analyzing and optimizing vehicle parts costs. Your main responsibilities include tracking cost changes, providing financial reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiency. Strong accounting, analytical, and system skills are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Cost Analysis

• Calculate and track material costs for new and existing vehicles.
• Analyze cost variances by vehicle and supplier.
• Assess cost impacts from tariffs, raw materials, and labor.
• Support pricing decisions with Procurement and Commercial teams.
• Forecast procurement costs and evaluate cost impacts on profitability.

Investment Budget Management

• Manage the tooling budget for new vehicle development.
• Oversee tooling compliance.

Value Analysis & Cost Optimization

• Track and report cost-saving proposals from buyers and suppliers.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through vehicle breakdown events.
• Oversee material cost re-evaluation reporting.
• Manage SAP retro-processing and coordinate implementation with Finance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain organized documentation and processes.
• Assist Purchasing Management with data reporting.
• Handle other tasks as needed to support department goals.

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, and Manufacturing