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General Summary:

Hitachi Astemo's Cost Management department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Cost Analyst. This person will be a self-starter who takes the initiative to improve their own skills and the organization. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide analysis and leadership to improve data reporting/transparency, efficiency, and cost controls.

This position will report to the Manager of Cost Management and will work with multiple levels of the organization to provide analysis and planning.

Responsibilities:

• Profit by Product Report & Analysis Management:
  • Ability to manage multiple business units and product P&L's.
  • Develop and prepare monthly reporting for financial data users.
  • Analyze prior results and work with business unit teams to create accurate monthly forecasts.
  • Support internal review meetings by presenting monthly results and forecasts to business unit teams.
  • Create gap analysis to measure actual performance against budget and forecasts.
• Budget Planning and Analysis:
  • Lead the preparation and review of the annual operating budget, including supporting Finance & Accounting and Operations Departments with a focus on target setting.
• Cost Accounting:
  • Establish new standard cost rates annually.
  • Identify standard costing gaps to actual costs.
• Support the implementation of a new ERP & Financial Reporting system/software, as needed.
• Strong participation and support of Cross Function Teams.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate or above), especially Excel.

• Progressive experience in Corporate or Manufacturing Accounting or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and present concepts and recommendations to customers and all levels of management.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Advanced level proficiency in knowledge of cost accounting and cost management (examples include standard costing, production productivity, forecasting, gap analysis).
• Budget management experience.
• Prior experience with analytical tools.
• ERP implementation / transition experience.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

Experience: 3-5 years' experience in Accounting/Finance; Cost Accounting, or fields related to Product Manufacturing.

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working conditions:

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required.

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