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S. Zia Ul Haq & Sons (Pvt.) Ltd

<p><b>S. Zia-Ul-Haq &amp; Sons</b> is looking for a <b>Cost Analyst</b>!</p><p><b>Job Summary</b>:</p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Analyst to support cost control, budgeting, and financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will analyze operational and financial data, monitor cost trends, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency across projects and operations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Analyze cost data related to <b>procurement, inventory, operations, and projects</b></li><li>Develop and maintain <b>costing models</b> for food, materials, labor, and overheads</li><li>Monitor <b>actual vs. budgeted costs</b> and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare <b>daily, weekly, and monthly costing reports</b></li><li>Perform <b>data cleaning, validation, and reconciliation</b> from multiple sources (ERP, Excel, etc.)</li><li>Identify <b>cost-saving opportunities</b> and inefficiencies in operations</li><li>Work closely with <b>procurement, operations, and finance teams</b> for accurate data flow</li><li>Analyze <b>vendor pricing trends</b> and support negotiation insights</li><li>Assist in <b>menu costing / project costing / BOQ costing</b> (if applicable)</li><li>Create dashboards using tools like <b>Excel, Power BI, or other BI tools</b></li><li>Ensure compliance with <b>internal controls and financial policies</b></li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field</li><li>3&ndash;4 years of experience in data analysis / costing / financial analysis</li><li>Strong knowledge of costing concepts and financial reporting</li></ul><p><b>Required Skills</b>:</p><ul><li>Strong command of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query preferred)</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or others)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to interpret large datasets and convert into actionable insights</li><li>Good understanding of inventory and procurement costing</li><li>Strong communication and coordination skills</li></ul><p><b>Location:</b> Gadap Town Behind Baqai Medical University | Super Highway | Karachi - Pakistan.</p><p><b>Perks &amp; benefit</b>:</p><ul><li>Food</li><li>Pick &amp; Drop Service</li><li>Annual Bonus</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs70,000.00 - Rs80,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Cost Analyst

<p><b>Job Summary</b>:</p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Analyst to support cost control, budgeting, and financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will analyze operational and financial data, monitor cost trends, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency across projects and operations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Analyze cost data related to <b>procurement, inventory, operations, and projects</b></li><li>Develop and maintain <b>costing models</b> for food, materials, labor, and overheads</li><li>Monitor <b>actual vs. budgeted costs</b> and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare <b>daily, weekly, and monthly costing reports</b></li><li>Perform <b>data cleaning, validation, and reconciliation</b> from multiple sources (ERP, Excel, etc.)</li><li>Identify <b>cost-saving opportunities</b> and inefficiencies in operations</li><li>Work closely with <b>procurement, operations, and finance teams</b> for accurate data flow</li><li>Analyze <b>vendor pricing trends</b> and support negotiation insights</li><li>Assist in <b>menu costing / project costing / BOQ costing</b> (if applicable)</li><li>Create dashboards using tools like <b>Excel, Power BI, or other BI tools</b></li><li>Ensure compliance with <b>internal controls and financial policies</b></li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field</li><li>3&ndash;4 years of experience in data analysis / costing / financial analysis</li><li>Strong knowledge of costing concepts and financial reporting</li></ul><p><b>Required Skills</b>:</p><ul><li>Strong command of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query preferred)</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or others)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to interpret large datasets and convert into actionable insights</li><li>Good understanding of inventory and procurement costing</li><li>Strong communication and coordination skills</li></ul><p><b>Location:</b> Gadap Town Behind Baqai Medical University | Super Highway | Karachi - Pakistan.</p><p><b>Perks &amp; benefit</b>:</p><ul><li>Food</li><li>Pick &amp; Drop Service</li><li>Annual Bonus</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs70,000.00 - Rs80,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Flexjet, LLC.

<div><p>The Operations Cost Analyst provides financial and analytical support to the Operations and Owner Service teams. This role is responsible for assisting with budgeting, expense tracking, reporting, and financial analysis to help ensure operational costs are accurately recorded and aligned with business goals. The analyst works closely with department leaders to monitor spending, identify trends, and support decision-making through clear financial insights.</p>
<div>DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES<br>
<ul><li>Monitor and track departmental expenses to ensure alignment with budgets</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with variance analysis</li><li>Assist with invoice reviews, coding, and expense approvals to ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Analyze operational data to identify cost trends and opportunities for improvement</li><li>Collaborate with department leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making</li><li>Maintain financial models, trackers, and reporting tools</li><li>Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed</li></ul>
EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE<br>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field</li><li>1&ndash;2 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related analytical role</li><li>Experience working with financial data and reporting tools</li></ul></div>
<div>REQUIRED SKILLS<br>
<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup formulas</li><li>High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and timely</li><li>Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance teams</li><li>Experience with financial systems or ERP platforms (e.g., Concur, SAP)</li><li>Basic understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and expense management</li></ul></div></div>

Operations Cost Analyst

Resonetics, LLC

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The Sr. Cost Analyst supports the cost accounting function while driving data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives. <b>This is a hybrid position</b>, with a combination of on-site and remote work. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate cost data, performing absorption and variance analysis, and developing reporting tools that provide actionable insights to finance and operations. The ideal candidate combines strong cost accounting expertise with advanced analytical and reporting capabilities.</div>
Responsibilities:
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Cost Accounting Support:</b></div><ul><li>
Support standard costing processes, including cost updates, BOM/routing reviews, and cost roll-ups</li><li>
Assist with month-end close activities (journal entries, reconciliations, inventory and COGS analysis)</li><li>
Perform absorption analysis, including monitoring overhead absorption rates and analyzing under/over-absorption</li><li>
Analyze cost variances (material, labor, overhead) and provide actionable insights to stakeholders</li><li>
Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and cost data within ERP systems</li><li>
Partner with operations and supply chain teams to understand cost drivers and improve cost performance</li></ul><div><b>
Reporting &amp; Analytics:</b></div><ul><li>
Develop and maintain recurring and ad-hoc financial and operational reports</li><li>
Perform in-depth analysis to support decision-making across finance and operations</li><li>
Translate complex datasets into clear insights and recommendations</li><li>
Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including cost and absorption assumptions</li></ul><div><b>
Business Intelligence &amp; Tools:</b></div><ul><li>
Support and enhance Power BI tools and dashboards</li><li>
Work with ERP and other data sources to build scalable, automated reporting solutions</li><li>
Improve data integrity, consistency, and accessibility across reporting platforms</li><li>
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field</li><li>
5+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or financial analysis</li><li>
Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and absorption costing</li><li>
Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)</li><li>
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets</li><li>
Experience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)</li><li>
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</li></ul></div>

Sr. Cost Analyst

FAST Global Solutions

<div><p><b>Why FAST?</b></p><p>
At FAST, we don&rsquo;t just make equipment&mdash;we build <b>careers, ownership, and pride.</b> Our durable, top-quality equipment is trusted by major cargo handlers and airlines worldwide, and our team is the reason we succeed. Our core values are KNOW &amp; SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS, BUILD TRUST, FIND A BETTER WAY and GRIT. Our purpose is to deliver winning solutions to help our customers, communities, and employees thrive.</p><p>
We&rsquo;re more than a workplace&mdash;we&rsquo;re a company that <b>invests in its people.</b> From day one, you&rsquo;ll enjoy <b>competitive pay, very affordable benefits, and a real stake in the company</b> through our<b> Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)</b>. Employer funded contribution - <b>20% of your annual pay</b> to your ESOP account, giving you ownership in the company you help build.</p><p><b>
Why You&rsquo;ll Love Working Here</b></p><ul><li>
Be part of something that matters&ndash; your work keeps operations moving worldwide</li><li>
Competitive pay &amp; affordable benefits from your first day</li><li>
Real ownership through our ESOP&ndash; FAST contributes20% of your annual pay so you share in our success</li><li>
Paid holidays and PTO for work-life balance</li><li>
Annual safety shoe reimbursement and company gear allowance</li><li>
A team culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork</li><li>
Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career</li></ul><p><b>
SUMMARY:</b> The Operations Cost Analyst is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reporting operational costs within a job-order costing environment. This role focuses on cost accounting functions and supports business operations by providing detailed cost analysis, facilitating informed decision-making, and ensuring accurate allocation of costs to specific jobs, projects, or orders as well as leading budgeting and forecasting activities.</p><p>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.</p><ul><li>
Cost Accounting &amp; Inventory Management</li></ul><ul><li>
Job-Order Costing: Maintain and update records for materials, labor, and overhead; accurately allocate costs to individual jobs with documentation</li><li>
Inventory Ownership: Lead inventory valuation, reconciliation, and product costing; oversee physical counts, cycle counting, and overall inventory discipline</li><li>
Audit &amp; ERP Support: Support year-end financial audits and assist with the G/L integration within the ERP system to ensure data integrity</li><li>
Analysis &amp; Performance Tracking</li></ul><ul><li>
Variance Analysis: Track and reconcile costs throughout the production cycle; investigate discrepancies between estimated vs. actual costs and recommend corrective actions</li><li>
Financial Reporting: Prepare margin and profitability assessments; generate capacity and utilization to guide management decisions</li><li>
Strategic Insights: Provide ad-hoc reporting and data-driven insights to support pricing, budgeting, and operational strategy</li><li>
Process Improvement &amp; Strategy</li></ul><ul><li>
Efficiency Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to accounting controls and procedures to enhance tracking accuracy and transparency</li><li>
Cost Reduction: Partner with cross-functional teams to pinpoint and execute cost-saving opportunities and process efficiencies</li><li>
Budgeting &amp; Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process by coordinating departmental inputs and developing financial forecasting models</li><li>
Cross-Functional Collaboration</li><li>
Operational Alignment: Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Production Planning, and Customer Accounts/Sales teams to ensure timely data collection and alignment with broader business objectives</li></ul><p><b>
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field</li></ul><ul><li>
2+ years of experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment (job-order costing experience a plus)</li><li>
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail</li><li>
Proficiency with cost accounting principles and practices</li><li>
Experience with manufacturing ERP and accounting systems</li><li>
Experience with Power BI, SQL or ODBCa plus</li><li>
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Ability to work Independently and cross-functionally with other departments as needed</li></ul><p><b>
Build Your Future with FAST</b></p><p>
We don&rsquo;t just offer a job&mdash;we offer a <b>career you can be proud of</b>, ownership in the company, and a supportive team that values what you bring to the table. <b>Join FAST and experience why we&rsquo;re the employer of choice. Apply today!</b></p></div><p></p>

Mayvin INC

<div><div><div>Mayvin&reg; is seeking a <b>Cost Analyst III</b> to support the United States Army and CPE Ground at Fort Belvoir, VA. The candidate will support the cost analysis and the development of DoD Contracts and Acquisition Documentation for ACAT II - IV DoD Programs as well as Abbreviated Acquisition Programs (AAPs), OTAs / MTAs and other acquisition and contracting efforts. The candidate will be required to work in a collaborative team environment and be comfortable working matrixed personnel as well as both military, civilian, and other contracted personnel.</div></div><p>
</p><div><div>Must be a U.S. Citizen.</div></div><div><div><b>
Clearance Required</b>: SECRET</div></div><div><div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Responsibilities</b>:</div></div><p>
</p><ul><li><div>Provides subject matter expertise in managing and executing the Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT) software</div></li><li><div>
Provides initial planning documents, program &amp; schedule breakdown structures, budget requirement analyses, and earned value guidance to program/Product Directors and integrated product teams</div></li><li><div>
Provides support during review of contractor proposal submittals, including review of submitted hours, direct labor rates, overhead rates, other direct costs and general review of the contractor's Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)</div></li><li><div>
Prepares Program Office Estimates (POE), Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD), Independent Cost Estimates (ICE), Component Cost Analysis (CCA), Business Case Analysis (BCA), and Affordability Analysis and Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)
</div></li></ul><div><div><b>Qualifications</b>:</div></div><ul><li><div>
Proficient in ACEIT software</div></li><li><div>
Master&rsquo;s Degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience</div><ul><li><div>
Business Administration</div></li><li><div>
Economics</div></li><li><div>
Accounting
</div></li><li><div>Finance</div></li><li><div>
Mathematics</div></li></ul></li><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a similar subject area with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience</div></li></ul><div><div><b>
About Mayvin</b></div></div><div><div><b>
Mayvin is more than a workplace&mdash;it&rsquo;s a community built on innovation, inclusion, and impact. </b>Enjoy outstanding benefits and amenities, a truly inclusive work environment, and continuous opportunities for professional growth. Your contributions are recognized and rewarded, and&mdash;most importantly&mdash;your voice matters. Here, you're treated with the dignity and respect you deserve.</div></div><div><div>
Mayvin is proud to support the national security mission of the United States through exceptional service to the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Justice. Join us in solving the nation's toughest challenges&mdash;because at Mayvin, <b>#PeopleMatter</b> and it's time to <b>#ReimagineYourMission</b>.</div></div></div>

Cost Analyst III

Worley

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  Building on our past. Ready for the future
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 Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We&rsquo;re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
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   Budget Development &amp; Management: Establish comprehensive project budgets, including labor, materials, and equipment, as per Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
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   - Perform trend analysis on cost for early identification of potential deviations
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   - Prepare Rolling forecast / Cash Flow and PCS
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   - Coordinate with Project Manager in regards with project status and action on any issue of time, identify the need for project resources and analyze the cost of the project
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   Performance Tracking (EVM): Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics like Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) to measure real-time project health. Review, monitor and control costs, deliverables, programs, progress, and productivity.
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   Financial Forecasting: Develop and update Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) and cash flow projections to prevent unexpected budget overruns.
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   Change &amp; Claims Management: Quantify and track change orders, variations, and claims to ensure financial alignment with the contractual baseline.
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   Reporting &amp; Insights: Prepare weekly and monthly financial dashboards and reports for senior management, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.
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   Team Leadership: Provide technical guidance to staff and may assign work. Reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy. Plans, controls &amp; reports on project work. May have direct reports and may make recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of staff.
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   Decision Making: Proactively sets priorities related to complex situations having multi-project and/or organizational impact. Contributions are primarily technical rather than managerial. May be involved in guiding strategies.
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   Ensure compliance with Worley and client cost control standards, systems, and procedures
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   A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related discipline
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   15+ years of experience in cost control, cost analysis, or project controls within engineering, construction projects
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   Experience with project scheduling / planning in Primavera P6 is desirable, but not required
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   Strong knowledge of project cost management systems, forecasting, and reporting
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   Experience supporting project portfolios and medium to large, multidisciplinary projects
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   Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients and senior stakeholders
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   Hands on experience working with EcoSys for Cost and Project Management
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   Experience in Cost Management in Construction phase
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  Moving forward together
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 We&rsquo;re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
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 We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
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 And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
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 Whatever your ambition, there&rsquo;s a path for you here. And there&rsquo;s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
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