Pharma Cost Analyst - Manufacturing Finance (Hybrid)

ADP, Inc.; Franklin (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LTS is seeking a Cost Analyst for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing to support financial decision-making across manufacturing, operations, and projects. The role will analyze costs, investigate variances, and help improve profitability from its West Caldwell, NJ location.

The position is hybrid, based in West Caldwell, NJ, and requires 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting, with SAP S/4HANA proficiency and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of cost accounting, finance, or cost analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years' experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain detailed cost analyses and cost models to support product and service quoting.
• Analyze actual expenses against targets, plans, and forecasts; identify discrepancies and recommend improvements.
• Investigate manufacturing order variances, scrap, project hours, and expense variances.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and project cost estimates.
• Identify and support cost-saving strategies to improve efficiency and margins.
• Prepare reports and present analysis and insights to management.
• Monitor inventory, labor costs, indirect expenses, and trends to support business decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost analysis

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

LTS is seeking a Cost Analyst for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing to support financial decision-making across manufacturing, operations, and projects. The role will analyze costs, investigate variances, and help improve profitability from its West Caldwell, NJ location.

The position is hybrid, based in West Caldwell, NJ, and requires 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting, with SAP S/4HANA proficiency and strong Excel skills.