Cost Analyst

Key Responsibilities Cost Analysis & Monitoring Analyze production, operational, and project costs Compare actual costs vs. budgeted costs Identify cost variances and investigate causes Monitor cost trends and recommend improvements Budgeting & Forecasting Assist in preparing annual budgets Develop cost estimates for new projects or products Create financial forecasts based on historical data Support financial planning processes Reporting Prepare detailed cost reports for management Present findings in dashboards or financial summaries Provide insights to support strategic decision-making Cost Control & Optimization Identify opportunities to reduce expenses Evaluate supplier pricing and procurement costs Support process improvement initiatives Recommend efficiency improvements Collaboration Across Departments Work with finance, procurement, production, and operations teams Support pricing strategies with sales teams Assist project managers in controlling project budgets Requirements Ba...