Cost Analysts

Edwards Label•Ventura, CA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Analyst evaluates production costs, labor efficiency, material usage, and overhead to improve cost accuracy and support better business decisions. This role works closely with Order Engineering, Estimating, Production, the Controller, the CEO, and the President to strengthen quoting inputs and identify cost saving opportunities across the company.

Requirements

Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory costing.
Ability to analyze cost trends and understand how materials, labor, and overhead affect total cost.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and data interpretation skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and strong time management.
Ability to adapt to changes in production and material pricing.
Ability to communicate findings clearly and support leadership decision making.
Strong confidentiality, accountability, and ethical judgment.
Sit for long periods while working on a computer.
Stand or walk during production reviews.
Lift or move office documents or materials up to 20 pounds.
Perform repetitive typing or data entry.
Maintain near vision for reviewing spreadsheets and cost data.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Two to five years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing financial analysis.
Experience using ERP or cost accounting systems.
Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with production, engineering, or estimating teams is preferred.
CPA or CMA is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze cost data related to labor, materials, scrap, overhead, and production efficiency.
Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and monthly variance analyses and support budgeting, forecasting, and month end close.
Maintain and update cost models and standard costs and provide cost feedback to Estimating to improve quoting accuracy.
Review cost variances with cross functional teams and explain material, labor, and overhead differences.
Track material pricing changes, supplier fluctuations, and component usage and communicate cost impacts.
Analyze scrap, waste, yield, and equipment efficiency and report cost implications to leadership.
Develop cost models for new products, materials, and customer requirements.
Review cost data from Production, Order Engineering, and Procurement to confirm costing accuracy.
Support month end reconciliation by validating cost data and reviewing cost impacts.
Participate in cost deviation reviews, root cause analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
Prepare profitability and margin analysis by customer, product line, or material group.
Build and maintain cost tracking dashboards and validate cost data in ERP systems.
Work directly with the CEO and President on cost saving opportunities across Ventura and Skokie and support improvements in the estimating process.
Provide cost awareness support or training to teams involved in quoting and production planning.
Maintain accurate cost documentation and prepare reports and summaries for leadership.