Cost Analyst

Job Category Accounting / Finance Location Plymouth, MI Salary Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Objective: The Cost Analyst position supports company teams by analyzing cost and revenue data to provide timely & reliable financial information that is meaningful to business units and the organization. The Cost Analyst must be a flexible and adaptable team player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Standard cost calculation (before and after business award), price review and negotiation with internal teams - Production cost variance analysis and monitoring of KPI items - Support analysis of COGS section of financial statements - Calculate changes to product costs based on new drawings and engineering change instructions (ECI) - Summarize results of mass production Kaizen activities - Participate in budget preparations, focusing on Material/Freight/Scrap/Direct Labor portions - Visit each plant (OH/KY/AL) on occasion to discuss budget planning with material teams and/or plant manager - Set up cost information in QAD when new products have launched - Continuously verify bill of material (BOM) information for accuracy, investigate errors when they occur - Update all standard and current costs in QAD once a year - Supporting activities to other accounting team functions in General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. - Proactive in using AI capabilities to assist in role and automating processes - Perform additional related duties as assigned Required skills and knowledge - 1 year of experience with costing, preferably with an automotive parts company - General knowledge of financial statements - Experience using QAD preferred - Intermediate to advanced Excel skills - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or near graduation - Ability to effectively communicate with all members of the team. - Effective time management, organization skills, and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task, prioritize activities and work under pressure. - Results-oriented, ability to take initiative and make decisions - Experience in the manufacturing industry, including automotive-related manufacturing preferred - Japanese language skills are not required, but familiarity with Japanese business culture or language is a plus

Created: 2026-03-04