Cost Analyst

Reposted 7 Days Ago
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Houston, TX
In-Office
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Automation
The Role
Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on costs and expenditures, assisting in budget planning, managing financial models, and ensuring cost compliance and efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Cost Analyst to join our Cost Management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on costs and expenditures across the organization. This role plays a key part in budget planning, cost control, and financial optimization, ensuring resources are used efficiently and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Budget Planning & Management
    • Assist in the preparation, development, and review of annual budgets and forecasts.
    • Monitor budget performance and identify variances between actual and projected costs.
    • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve budget accuracy and cost-efficiency.
  • Cost Analysis & Reporting
    • Analyze cost structures and provide detailed reports on cost trends, cost allocations, and profitability.
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost analysis reports for management.
    • Work with department heads to ensure costs are within budget and highlight areas for improvement.
  • Financial Modeling & Forecasting
    • Build and maintain cost models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
    • Conduct what-if scenarios and variance analyses to support business cases.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with procurement, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and tracking.
    • Support project managers in developing cost estimates and tracking project budgets.
  • Compliance & Process Improvement
    • Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulations.
    • Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • 2–5 years of experience in cost analysis, budgeting, or financial planning.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience working in manufacturing or project-based environments, with a strong understanding of related cost structures and workflows.
  • Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial compliance standards.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms) is a plus.
  •  Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Top Skills

Excel
Oracle
Quickbooks
SAP
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The Company
Mt Pleasant, WI
292 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Foxconn Industrial Internet USA (Fii USA) is a global leading professional design and manufacturing service provider of communication network equipment, cloud service equipment, precision tools, and industrial robots. Our goal is to provide our customers with intelligent manufacturing services for new forms of electronic equipment products centered on the industrial internet platform.

Our Vision: Fii USA is creating technology solutions in 5G, IoT, and Industrial AI to aid businesses in transforming to the Industry 4.0 environment.

Our Philosophy: Fii USA will leverage its’ 30 years’ experience in contract manufacturing to develop technology solutions that will guide businesses on their Industry 4.0 journey. We are building industrial IoT ecosystems grounded solutions that utilize 5G communication technology, 8K imaging data, Industrial AI, and high-performance computing. Our solutions are easily implemented, modified, and scaled to enable participation in the modern connected landscape.

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