costing analyst

Al-Abbas Fabrics Pvt. Ltd.

Al-Abbas Fabrics Pvt. Ltd. is looking to hire a detailed oriented Cost Analyst to join our Finance team. As a Cost Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing financial data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and providing strategic recommendations to management.Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Analyze financial data to identify trends and areas for cost reduction.</li><li>Analyze supply chain and recommend improvements.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts.</li><li>Prepare detailed reports and presentations for management.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis and identify root causes of discrepancies.</li></ul>Qualification &amp; Skills:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Accounting or Related Field.</li><li>2 &ndash; 5 years of experience in Cost Analysis or Financial Analysis.</li><li>Advance Excel Skills, Including Financial Modeling and Data Analysis.</li><li>Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills.</li><li>Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills.</li><li>Experience ERP Systems and Financial Software.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs80,000.00 - Rs100,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Costing Analyst

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

S. Zia-Ul-Haq &amp; Sons is looking for a Cost Analyst!Job Summary: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.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Analyze cost data related to procurement, inventory, operations, and projects</li><li>Develop and maintain costing models for food, materials, labor, and overheads</li><li>Monitor actual vs. budgeted costs and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly costing reports</li><li>Perform data cleaning, validation, and reconciliation from multiple sources (ERP, Excel, etc.)</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities and inefficiencies in operations</li><li>Work closely with procurement, operations, and finance teams for accurate data flow</li><li>Analyze vendor pricing trends and support negotiation insights</li><li>Assist in menu costing / project costing / BOQ costing (if applicable)</li><li>Create dashboards using tools like Excel, Power BI, or other BI tools</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<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>Required Skills:<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>Location: Gadap Town Behind Baqai Medical University | Super Highway | Karachi - Pakistan.Perks &amp; benefit:<ul><li>Food</li><li>Pick &amp; Drop Service</li><li>Annual Bonus</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs70,000.00 - Rs80,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Cost Analyst

Job Summary: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.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Analyze cost data related to procurement, inventory, operations, and projects</li><li>Develop and maintain costing models for food, materials, labor, and overheads</li><li>Monitor actual vs. budgeted costs and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly costing reports</li><li>Perform data cleaning, validation, and reconciliation from multiple sources (ERP, Excel, etc.)</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities and inefficiencies in operations</li><li>Work closely with procurement, operations, and finance teams for accurate data flow</li><li>Analyze vendor pricing trends and support negotiation insights</li><li>Assist in menu costing / project costing / BOQ costing (if applicable)</li><li>Create dashboards using tools like Excel, Power BI, or other BI tools</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<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>Required Skills:<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>Location: Gadap Town Behind Baqai Medical University | Super Highway | Karachi - Pakistan.Perks &amp; benefit:<ul><li>Food</li><li>Pick &amp; Drop Service</li><li>Annual Bonus</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs70,000.00 - Rs80,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Austin Powder

<div>Business Analyst - Manufacturing
Overview
This role sits at the intersection of finance and operations, owning the accuracy and transparency of product costing and manufacturing performance across the business. This individual will act as a key partner to finance and operations teams, developing and maintaining robust product costing models, analyzing manufacturing performance, and delivering actionable insights to improve margins.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on analyst who understands how to translate operational activity into financial outcomes. He/she will help the organization gain a deeper understanding of product costs, manufacturing variances, and plant-level profitability, while supporting more accurate forecasting and decision-making. Additionally, the analyst will play a key role in developing dashboards that enhance financial fluency and highlight priority areas for improvement. This role will require regular interaction with plant operations, providing direct visibility into manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
This individual will exhibit strong curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance costing accuracy, streamline processes, and unlock margin across the business.
Key Responsibilities and Duties<ul><li>
Serve as a business partner to finance, operations, and plant leadership teams</li><li>
Identify cost savings opportunities and support implementation of improvement initiatives</li><li>
Leverage analytics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities</li><li>
Provide cost-based recommendations for pricing decisions through detailed cost and margin analysis</li><li>
Analyze customer and product line sales and profitability to highlight trends, margin performance, and strategic opportunities for growth, supporting commercial and operational decision‑making</li><li>
Provide clear performance insights by breaking down results into price, volume, mix, inflation, and productivity drivers, ensuring leadership understands the underlying levers impacting outcomes</li><li>
Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and provide clear explanations of drivers</li><li>
Track manufacturing KPIs including OEE, cost per unit, inventory turns</li><li>
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into manufacturing performance</li><li>
Partner in forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning</li><li>
Build product and plant profitability analysis</li><li>
Support capital investment analysis including ROI and payback modeling</li><li>
Participate in process improvement initiatives within finance and operations</li><li>
Assist in system enhancements related to costing, ERP, and reporting tools</li><li>
Prepare and present analysis to finance and operational leadership</li><li>
Lead or support high-impact special projects as assigned</li><li>
Act as a financial translator between finance and operations to drive better decision-making</li><li>
Assisting with scenario planning and ad hoc financial analysis</li><li>
This is an office-based role with limited remote flexibility, and travel may be required</li></ul>
Education and Experience
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.</li><li>
2&ndash;5+ years of experience in finance, cost accounting, or business analysis</li><li>
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with exposure to plant operations preferred</li><li>
Demonstrated progressive responsibility throughout career, with increasing scope and impact</li><li>
Strong understanding of standard costing and manufacturing finance concepts</li><li>
Advanced Excel skills with ability to analyze large datasets and build models, proficient in PowerPoint</li><li>
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)</li><li>
Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools preferred</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Ability to translate data into actionable insights</li><li>
Strong communication skills with ability to partner across functions and influence without authority</li></ul>
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities<ul><li>
Focuses on delivering measurable cost improvements and operational insights</li><li>
Maintains strong attention to detail while meeting deadlines</li><li>
Analytical &amp; Data-Driven
</li><li>Translates complex data into clear, actionable recommendations</li><li>
Uses data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities</li><li>
Business Partnership
</li><li>Builds strong relationships with operations and finance teams</li><li>
Works collaboratively to drive improvements and influence outcomes</li><li>
Continuous Improvement Mindset
</li><li>Proactively identifies process inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization</li><li>
Supports automation and standardization of reporting and analysis</li><li>
Technology &amp; Tools
</li><li>Leverages analytics, dashboards, and automation tools to improve decision-making</li><li>
Enhances data visibility and accessibility across the business</li><li>
Clear Communication
</li><li>Presents financial insights in a clear and concise manner</li><li>
Communicates effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders</li><li>
Key Personal Attributes
</li><li>Curious and inquisitive, always seeking deeper insights</li><li>
Detail-oriented with strong ownership of work</li><li>
Driven to improve processes and outcomes</li><li>
Strong work ethic with a hands-on approach</li><li>
Collaborative team player with a positive attitude</li><li>
Proactive and action-oriented with a sense of urgency</li><li>
Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Self-starter with a desire to learn and grow</li></ul>
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
<ul><li>Establish clear visibility into manufacturing variances with actionable insights understood by both finance and operations</li><li>
Developed dashboards and reporting tools that are actively used by plant and finance leadership to drive decisions</li><li>
Identified and supported measurable cost savings and efficiency improvement initiatives</li><li>
Strengthened alignment between finance and operations through regular engagement and data-driven discussions</li><li>
Provided meaningful input into pricing decisions through accurate cost and margin analysis</li><li>
Enhanced forecasting accuracy by incorporating operational drivers and cost trends</li><li>
Streamlined and automated manual reporting processes to improve efficiency and scalability</li></ul>
Work Environment and Physical Demands<ul><li>
Occasionally travel as business needs arise.</li><li>
Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time while frequently typing, viewing computer screens and use of mouse/keyboard.</li><li>
Operation of office equipment to include but not limited to telephones, printers, copiers, and scanners.</li><li>
Repetitive motion of data entry, hand, finger wrist motion and dexterity.</li><li>
May include filing and handling paperwork may involve reaching, grasping, or bending.</li><li>
Will require walking and standing during the office hours.</li><li>
Good vision for reading and screen use.</li><li>
Clear verbal communication and active listening, often over the phone or video calls.</li></ul>
Location<ul><li>
Beachwood, OH</li><li>
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am &ndash; 5pm ET. Currently, operating under a hybrid schedule with in-office days M-T-W and remote on Thursday and Friday. The hybrid schedule is subject</li></ul> 
AUSTIN POWDER's Mission
To improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives.
AUSTIN POWDER's Vision
We will be the global leader of explosive products, services and technologies as defined by our Customers, our Family and our Communities.
AUSTIN POWDER's Values
Safety is our 1st priority; WE are customer focused; we leverage the Power of the Family; We treat everyone with respect.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to celebrate the company's rich history beginning in 1833. This is a unique opportunity to drive future success through continued transformation of key manufacturing processes and lead the sites to best in class performance levels and culture.
Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.</div>

Business Analyst - Manufacturing

Vibrant Ingredients

<div>Founded in 1954, Vibrant Ingredients is a leading provider of natural, clean label ingredients and systems that power extraordinary food and beverage experiences. The company&rsquo;s broad portfolio including natural flavors, botanical extracts, functional nutrition, cold brew coffee, tea essences, and food protection solutions enhances taste, texture, color, shelf life, and performance across a wide range of applications. Vibrant operates four state-of-the-art facilities across the United States and works with leading brands, manufacturers, and foodservice operators. With vertically integrated capabilities and a proven track record of innovation and execution, Vibrant helps customers accelerate to market without compromise.
About the role:
We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and an industry leader in clean label ingredients, we are a true partner. We collaborate with our customers in ways that respect people and the environment. A commitment to Purely Better&trade; drives our innovation team to discover new, on trend solutions.
The Revenue Growth Analyst plays a critical role in driving profitable growth by combining pricing strategy, product costing, and commercial finance analytics. This role works cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and R&amp;D to ensure pricing, margin, and product decisions are supported by strong financial insight and cost transparency.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused analyst who enjoys partnering across the business and influencing strategic decisions through data and analysis.<div></div><div> 
Key Responsibilities:</div><div></div><div> 
Revenue, Margin &amp; Cost Analytics</div><ul><li>
Analyze revenue, margin, and cost drivers across products, customers, and channels.</li><li>
Perform Price-Volume-Mix (PVM) analysis and margin bridge reporting, including cost impacts.</li><li>
Monitor gross margin performance and identify margin leakage related to pricing, cost changes, or mix.</li><li>
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning with detailed margin and cost visibility.</li></ul><div>
Pricing, RGM &amp; Costing Support</div><ul><li>
Support development and maintenance of pricing models incorporating raw materials, labor, overhead, and freight.</li><li>
Evaluate pricing actions including price increases, reformulations, and sourcing alternatives.</li><li>
Analyze the impact of cost changes (raw materials, overhead, co-manufacturing, logistics) on pricing and profitability.</li><li>
Support price lists, customer pricing, and ad-hoc commercial analyses.</li></ul><div>
Costing &amp; R&amp;D Partnership</div><ul><li>
Partner with R&amp;D and Operations on new product development (NPD), reformulations, and line extensions.</li><li>
Evaluate the financial impact of ingredient changes, yield improvements, and formulation updates.</li><li>
Provide cost visibility and margin guidance to support product commercialization decisions.</li></ul><div>
Commercial Finance &amp; Business Partnering</div><ul><li>
Partner with Sales to assess deal profitability and customer economics.</li><li>
Support customer negotiations through scenario modeling and margin impact analysis.</li><li>
Conduct post-deal and post-launch performance reviews.</li><li>
Prepare dashboards, insights, and actionable recommendations for leadership.</li></ul><div>
Data, Systems &amp; Reporting</div><ul><li>
Build and maintain dashboards and analytical tools using Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms.</li><li>
Ensure cost, pricing, and margin data integrity across ERP systems and reporting tools.</li><li>
Improve reporting automation and analytical workflows.</li><li>
Support master data accuracy related to BOMs, routings, and pricing.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Minimum Requirements:</div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.</li><li>
2&ndash;5+ years of experience in Commercial Finance, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Costing, FP&amp;A, or Pricing.</li><li>
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.</li><li>
Solid understanding of product costing and gross margin drivers.</li><li>
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to produce decision-ready analyses.</li><li>
Strong communication skills with non-finance partners across Sales, Operations, and R&amp;D.</li></ul></div><div></div><div> 
Preferred Qualifications:</div><div><ul><li>
Experience in CPG, Ingredients, Food &amp; Beverage, FMCG, or Manufacturing environments.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with BOMs, standard costing, and R&amp;D stage-gate processes.</li><li>
ERP experience (SAP, Business Central, S2K, or similar).</li><li>
Power BI or Tableau experience.</li><li>
Familiarity with price elasticity, trade spend, and customer profitability analysis.</li></ul></div><div></div><div> 
Physical Requirements:</div><div> 
<ul><li>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands and fingers; talk and/or hear. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.</li></ul>
What Vibrant Ingredients can offer you:<ul><li>
Generous time off for vacations</li><li>
Paid Holidays</li><li>
401(k) with company match</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement</li><li>
Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>
Health &amp; Wellness programs</li></ul>
More about us:
Vibrant Ingredients, headquartered in Lake Mary, FL, is one of the world's leading independent providers of natural ingredients. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, we deliver a diverse portfolio of clean label ingredients and innovative system solutions to the food and beverage industry. Our commitment to quality and performance is reflected in our American-made products, which enhance both taste and functionality. Backed by advanced manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in fermentation, patented cold brew extraction, custom flavor development, and a range of drying and blending technologies. Operating from four state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we ensure the accessibility of real, high-quality ingredients&mdash;helping our customers create better-for-you food and beverage for consumers.
&quot;Improving the food and beverages consumed by providing real ingredients from nature that work.&quot;
This position is currently classified as on-site.
Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.
The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.
The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee&rsquo;s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.
EEO Statement
Vibrant Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Vibrant Ingredients will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Vibrant Ingredients in advance. 
**Please no external recruiters**</div></div>

Revenue Growth Analyst

FAST Global Solutions

<div>Why FAST?
At FAST, we don&rsquo;t just make equipment&mdash;we build careers, ownership, and pride. 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.
We&rsquo;re more than a workplace&mdash;we&rsquo;re a company that invests in its people. From day one, you&rsquo;ll enjoy competitive pay, very affordable benefits, and a real stake in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employer funded contribution - 20% of your annual pay to your ESOP account, giving you ownership in the company you help build.
Why You&rsquo;ll Love Working Here<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>
SUMMARY: 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.<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>
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:<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>
Build Your Future with FAST
We don&rsquo;t just offer a job&mdash;we offer a career you can be proud of, ownership in the company, and a supportive team that values what you bring to the table. Join FAST and experience why we&rsquo;re the employer of choice. Apply today!</div>

Operations Cost Analyst

Imtiaz Group (SMC Private) Ltd.

Qualification:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting (MBA preferred).</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Fresh to 1 year of relevant experience in finance, costing, or accounts.</li><li>Internship experience in costing or financial reporting will be an added advantage.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist in preparing and maintaining product costing, recipes, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).</li><li>Support in cost analysis and variance reporting for different departments.</li><li>Monitor inventory costs and help identify cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Assist in budget preparation and expense tracking.</li><li>Coordinate with operations and procurement teams for cost validation.</li><li>Prepare financial reports, MIS, and costing summaries for management review.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.</li></ul>Required Skills:<ul><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills</li><li>Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting</li><li>Good understanding of costing principles and accounting concepts</li><li>Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Strong communication and coordination skill</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs70,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

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