Senior Cost Analyst

Our client in Eagan, MN, is growing and looking to bring a Senior Cost Analyst to their leadership team!  This company is a leader in equipment manufacturing and distribution, producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service for electrical infrastructure.

If you are looking to join a collaborative team where employees are valued as their most important asset and where safety and integrity are our guiding principles- keep reading, we have more to share!

This Sr. Cost Analyst will be a member of the finance team and will collaborate with various parts of the organization and team members to maximize success for the business and its customers. We are seeking a professional with excellent communication skills and a bias towards collaboration and teamwork. Target core attributes include: Positive attitude, adept at problem-solving, analytical, integrity, and a champion for change.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Sourcing, and Engineering teams to cost and price custom products, ensuring desired profitability is achieved
• Manage pricing system, supporting Product Owners to implement pricing strategy, maintenance & reporting
• Business partnership with Sales & Product Management teams
• Maintain product costing and pricing models, streamlining, and advancing assumptions through collaboration with input owners throughout the business
• Participate in the SIOP process, partnering with Sales, Product Owners, & Planning teams to drive accurate demand forecasts and optimized inventory and resource planning.
• Facilitate sales and product margin budgeting & forecasting processes
• Provide timely financial analysis on key metrics such as price, margin, & customer/product mix dynamics; driving corrective actions when identified
• Support financial modeling for various business case scenarios

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field of study
• 4+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or commercial finance roles
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to document, streamline and automate complex processes
• Proficient use of financial systems and Microsoft Office tools, including advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience with ERP systems
• Experience with data visualization tools, a plus (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to document, streamline and automate complex processes