Cost Analyst; SJ Job San Jose area,California USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Cost Analyst (SJ)

Cost Analysis: Analyzing cost data and financial records to identify areas of improvement, cost-saving opportunities, and potential risks. Conducting cost-benefit analyses and providing recommendations based on findings.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Assisting in the development of budgets and financial forecasts by analyzing historical data, market trends, and operational factors. Collaborating with various departments to gather necessary information and ensure accuracy in budgeting processes.
Cost Control: Implementing strategies to control costs and ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines. Monitoring expenses, identifying cost overruns, and recommending corrective actions to achieve financial targets.
Financial Reporting: Preparing regular financial reports, cost analysis reports, and variance analysis reports to provide insights into cost performance. Presenting findings to management and stakeholders, highlighting key cost drivers and deviations from budgeted amounts.
Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance cost efficiency within the organization. Proposing and implementing process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and best practices to optimize resource allocation.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with various departments, such as finance, operations, procurement, and project management, to gather cost-related data, provide insights, and align cost management strategies with organizational goals.
Invoicing and Billing: Generating accurate and timely customer invoices and bills based on contractual terms and sales transactions. Ensuring invoices are properly coded, approved, and distributed to customers.
Accounts Receivable Aging Analysis Reviewing and analyzing the aging of accounts receivable, identifying past due accounts, and tracking trends in collections. Providing regular reports to management on outstanding balances and collection efforts.
Invoice Processing: Receiving, reviewing, and verifying invoices from vendors for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and procedures. Ensuring proper coding, approval, and documentation before processing payments.
PI Count for Inventory and Fixed Asset Developing a comprehensive plan for conducting PI counts of fixed assets and inventory. Coordinating with relevant departments, such as finance, operations, and supply chain, to schedule the counts and allocate necessary resources.

Cost Analysis: Analyzing cost data and financial records to identify areas of improvement, cost-saving opportunities, and potential risks. Conducting cost-benefit analyses and providing recommendations based on findings.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Assisting in the development of budgets and financial forecasts by analyzing historical data, market trends, and operational factors. Collaborating with various departments to gather necessary information and ensure accuracy in budgeting processes.
Cost Control: Implementing strategies to control costs and ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines. Monitoring expenses, identifying cost overruns, and recommending corrective actions to achieve financial targets.
Financial Reporting: Preparing regular financial reports, cost analysis reports, and variance analysis reports to provide insights into cost performance. Presenting findings to management and stakeholders, highlighting key cost drivers and deviations from budgeted amounts.
Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance cost efficiency within the organization. Proposing and implementing process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and best practices to optimize resource allocation.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with various departments, such as finance, operations, procurement, and project management, to gather cost-related data, provide insights, and align cost management strategies with organizational goals.
Invoicing and Billing: Generating accurate and timely customer invoices and bills based on contractual terms and sales transactions. Ensuring invoices are properly coded, approved, and distributed to customers.
Accounts Receivable Aging Analysis Reviewing and analyzing the aging of accounts receivable, identifying past due accounts, and tracking trends in collections. Providing regular reports to management on outstanding balances and collection efforts.
Invoice Processing: Receiving, reviewing, and verifying invoices from vendors for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and procedures. Ensuring proper coding, approval, and documentation before processing payments.
PI Count for Inventory and Fixed Asset Developing a comprehensive plan for conducting PI counts of fixed assets and inventory. Coordinating with relevant departments, such as finance, operations, and supply chain, to schedule the counts and allocate necessary resources.

Financial Analysis: Proficiency in financial analysis is crucial for cost management. This includes…


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