FINANCIAL COST ANALYST II

Purpose Statement.
The Financial Cost Analyst is responsible for advancing financial decision-making by leveraging cost analysis expertise.
Committed to conducting in-depth financial evaluations, identifying areas for cost optimization, and providing strategic recommendations.
They are responsible for working with the Customer Focus Team (CFT) and Financial Analyst – Business Partner to maintain customer financial transactions and processes.
They are the key resource connecting activity from our manufacturing operations to financial results.
Key Job Accountabilities.
Maintain customer financial transactions to ensure appropriate recording of activity.
For processes managed by the centralized regional team, maintain a working knowledge of disposition of financial transactions to support customer-specific activities.
Support customer’s financial month-end close process; work with corporate accounting, site management and other teams to ensure site- and customer-level financial transactions are correctly stated in accordance with Corporate Accounting policies in our results.
Perform GPC and PPV analysis to ensure estimated cost matches production activity each reporting period and use analysis to project accurate future forecasts.
Provide inputs to the finance and operations team to ensure appropriate communication of finance-related topics are transmitted to the customer focus team.
Maintain an understanding of key finance-related customer contract items (Contract Field Guide) including payment terms, carrying costs, pricing model expectations, PO acceptance/treatment and delivery terms.
Lead risk mitigation and cost recovery initiatives for the customer.
Education/Experience Qualifications.
A minimum of a(n) Associates Degree is required; a(n) Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration is preferred 1 years of related experience is required; 2 years of related experience is preferred An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.
Other Qualifications.
Proficiency in Google Workspace or Excel is required.
Experience with or expertise in financial systems is strongly preferred.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills are essential.
Physical Requirements.
Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level.
May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment.
Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.
Travel Requirements.
N/A This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.
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