Strategic Cost Analyst – Manufacturing & Operations

beaconhill; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Cost Analyst to join a collaborative finance-operations team. The role bridges accounting and operations to drive profitability through cost data, inventory valuation, and standard vs actual reporting.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, WIP analysis, revenue recognition, and financial modeling for operational decisions. Opportunity to influence pricing, cost control, and capital-project ROI in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, cost analysis, or operational finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with inventory accounting, WIP analysis, and revenue recognition.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.
• ERP system experience and MS Excel skills.
• Experience within manufacturing, construction materials, heavy industry, or similar operational environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and analyzing the cost accounting system including inventory valuation, cost drivers, and standard vs. actual cost reporting
• Reviewing daily production, inventory, and operational reporting to validate financial activity
• Managing WIP analysis and revenue recognition processes
• Preparing budgets, forecasts, month-end close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Performing detailed cost analysis related to labor, raw materials, maintenance, utilities, depreciation, and other operational drivers
• Conducting profitability analysis, pricing analysis, and financial modeling to support operational and leadership decisions
• Supporting capital project analysis including ROI calculations, payback analysis, and capital expenditure planning
• Planning and reconciling physical inventory counts while ensuring accuracy and integrity of inventory costing
• Partnering with operations and contracting teams to evaluate bid performance and operational profitability
• Identifying process improvement opportunities through plant/site visits, operational audits, and cross-functional collaboration
• Various related duties and projects as needed

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost accounting knowledge

Education

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

Tools

ERP system experience

MS Excel

Job description

Beacon Hill in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Cost Analyst to join a collaborative finance-operations team. The role bridges accounting and operations to drive profitability through cost data, inventory valuation, and standard vs actual reporting.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, WIP analysis, revenue recognition, and financial modeling for operational decisions. Opportunity to influence pricing, cost control, and capital-project ROI in a growing environment.