Sr Cost and Pricing Analyst

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr Cost and Pricing Analyst to join a collaborative finance team in Detroit, Michigan. This role supports profitability and business performance by delivering accurate product costing, inventory analysis, and margin reporting across a portfolio of consumer products. The position works closely with operations, supply chain, procurement, and commercial leaders to provide financial insight that informs planning and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities:

- Build, maintain, and refine costing models for a range of products to support accurate financial analysis and pricing decisions.

- Coordinate standard cost reviews and contribute to annual planning activities related to product costs and margin expectations.

- Examine manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain expenses to identify patterns, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement.

- Prepare inventory-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end reporting to ensure reliable financial results.

- Track inventory balances, reserve levels, and valuation methods to help maintain accuracy in financial records.

- Research inventory variances and partner with operational teams during cycle counts and physical inventory processes.

- Analyze material, labor, overhead, and purchase price variances to explain performance against expectations.

- Produce recurring margin and profitability reports for leadership to support business decisions and performance reviews.

- Assist with budgeting and forecasting tied to inventory, cost of goods sold, and gross margin performance.

- Support reporting enhancements, automation efforts, internal controls, audit requests, and compliance-related accounting activities. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- At least 5 years of experience in cost accounting within manufacturing, consumer products, distribution, retail, or supply chain settings.

- Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost of goods sold analysis.

- Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, or comparable systems.

- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to perform detailed financial modeling and analysis.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience partnering across multiple business functions.

- Certification such as CPA or CMA, or progress toward certification, is preferred.

- Familiarity with pricing analysis, landed cost concepts, logistics, or business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.

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