We are seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Cost Data Control Analyst to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for a financial analyst with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys translating complex financial and operational data into meaningful business insights.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Operations, Finance, and customers to analyze costs, identify trends, improve profitability, and communicate financial information in a clear, concise, and actionable manner. This position requires someone who understands not only the numbers, but also the operational drivers behind them.

What You'll Bring

You are more than a numbers person—you understand how a business operates. You enjoy partnering with operational leaders, solving problems with data, and helping customers understand the financial story behind the numbers. You have the confidence to communicate with executives, operations teams, and customers alike, turning complex analyses into practical business decisions.

If you are looking for an opportunity to combine finance, operations, and customer interaction in a role that directly impacts business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and financial data to identify cost trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain cost models, pricing analyses, and financial reports that support business decision-making.
• Partner with Operations to understand production, labor, inventory, logistics, and other cost drivers affecting profitability.
• Review financial and operational data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Prepare customer-facing financial analyses and explain complex data in a clear, professional, and easy-to-understand manner.
• Serve as a trusted financial business partner to internal departments and external customers.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting processes.
• Assist with cost accounting activities, including variance analysis, inventory reporting, and profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reporting processes, internal controls, and data quality.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and presentations for leadership and customers.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, FP&A, or operational finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience analyzing large data sets and identifying meaningful business insights.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, complex formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, SAP, Oracle, or similar) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of operational processes, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or service operations is highly desirable.

• Excellent business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present financial information to both finance professionals and non-financial audiences.
• Confidence interacting directly with customers and explaining financial information in a professional, consultative manner.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.