Cost Analyst

Raycap Inc•Charleston, SC

14h

About The Position

The Cost Analyst supports the finance manager and will work on data entry, reporting, and analysis for various cost drivers in the manufacturing and operations area. The ideal candidate is motivated to understand the business, can learn to ask the right questions, and apply that knowledge to effectively support finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain or related field
1-3 years of experience in operations/supply chain finance or cost accounting
Ability to understand standard costing, inventory management, and variance analysis
Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, spreadsheet modeling, pivot tables)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate across functions

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or accounting software

Responsibilities

Support Operations Finance with reporting, analysis, and financial insights
Partner cross-functionally with operations teams to drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
Process and review inventory adjustments, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
Analyze inventory discrepancies and trends, identifying root causes
Evaluate consumables stock levels and implement controllable measures
Spend time on the production floor to understand inventory flow, identify pain points, and perform audits
Prepare detailed expense reporting and analysis
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
Provide flexible support to operational finance to meet evolving business needs