Inventory & Cost Analyst — Margin & Process Optimizer

FABIAN COUTURE GROUP; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabian Couture Group seeks a cost accounting/financial analyst to maintain standard costs for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, and to analyze variances and inventory metrics. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and ERP experience, with regular interaction with suppliers and internal teams.

The position is on-site in Vernon Hills, IL, with responsibilities including month-end close support, budgeting input, and ad hoc costing reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and inventory costing methods.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory/manufacturing modules is preferred.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate results into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze standard costs for materials, WIP, and finished goods; explain variances.
• Keep accurate raw materials inventory records, rollforwards, and BOMs.
• Investigate variances between supplier and internal reports; communicate with suppliers to resolve variances.
• Prepare analyses of in-stock positions and replenishments.
• Coordinate and audit physical inventory and cycle counts; validate adjustments with operations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP system

Middleware

Job description

Fabian Couture Group seeks a cost accounting/financial analyst to maintain standard costs for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, and to analyze variances and inventory metrics. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and ERP experience, with regular interaction with suppliers and internal teams.

The position is on-site in Vernon Hills, IL, with responsibilities including month-end close support, budgeting input, and ad hoc costing reports.