Cost Acconting Analyst

**HP Profile Financial Analyst 4-Job Summary****Job Summary**This role is responsible for leading and providing expertise to project teams, participating in cross-functional initiatives, and guiding process improvements and policy establishment. The role collaborates with business leaders to influence strategic decision-making and conducts complex financial analysis to achieve objectives effectively. The role also represents the business unit and the organization as needed, builds productive relationships, and mentors lower-level employees.**Responsibilities****Freight Expenses & Forecast**- Create Freight trends for Analysis, Collect data from Oracle and S4 reports to create freight expense trends.- A/P and Ops Meeting, coordinate and lead this meeting review the Freight information for the accrual process- Create Accrual for Freight WW, Analyze the freight expenses trends to create the accrual JV- Account Reconciliation Freight Accruals, perform the account reconciliation, that include the appropriate support and analysis**Manufacturing Support**- KPI’s Report Data Support, create and maintenance the reports regarding to Scrap, Absorption, PPV and Units per Associate in order to create the Manufacturing KPI’s.- Participate in meetings related to the Production Plan and the HC for the DL.- Absorption Forecast, create and maintenance the information related to Absorption goal, and the estimated volumes for the quarter- RMA Review and approvals, assign the correct accounts and approvals for materials that we return to our suppliers- Direct Labor audits in the production floor, perform audits to ensure that the direct labor headcount is assigned correctly**Material Cost**- Raw Material updates for NPI's. Update the Oracle system with the buy materials cost from NPI- Raw Material updates for Make items. Update the Oracle system with the make materials cost.- OH update reports, Provide the Units Fcst & actuals, and Cost unit reports.**Audits**- Direct Labor audits in the production floor, perform audits to ensure that the direct labor headcount is assigned correctly- APAC audits support all the audits related to the costing process for APAC**Cost Roll Process**:- Perform detailed cost roll updates, incorporating material, labor, and overhead costs.- Validate and reconcile cost data for finished goods, semi-finished products, and raw materials.- Collaborate with supply chain, production, and finance teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.- OH update review, review of the cost update process for OH, for any error- Maintain and update standard cost models in the ERP system.**SOX Compliance**:- Perform quarterly SOX control and ensure proper documentation for audits.**Issue Resolution**:- Identify and resolve inventory-related challenges in collaboration with cross-functional teams.- Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and participates in cross-functional initiatives.- Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies.- Collaborates with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.- Performs complex and occasionally highly complex financial analysis for a financial function or business, utilizing strong business understanding to achieve objectives effectively.**Education & Experience Recommended**- Bachelor’s degree in accounting,, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field.- 4-7 years in inventory management or related roles, with senior-level expertise.**Qualifications and Skills**:- ** Education**:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related field.- ** Experience**:4-7 years in cost accounting areas or related roles- ** Technical Proficiency**:Advanced skills in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) is a plus.- ** Analytical and Problem-Solving**:Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to inventory challenges.- ** Communication**:Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration across diverse teams, attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.**Disclaimer