Senior Financial & Cost Analyst

Pay Rate Low: 38 | Pay Rate High: 46

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Financial & Cost Analyst to support a high-impact ERP transformation to SAP S/4HANA within a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment.

This role will serve as a key Finance partner during system migration, owning cost accounting, inventory accuracy, and financial continuity across dual ERP systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in standard costing, inventory accounting, and SAP environments, along with the ability to operate hands-on during cutover, stabilization, and process optimization.

Hours: M-F 8-5 | Location: Onsite in San Fernando, CA | Type: 90-day contract to hire

Key Responsibilities

ERP Transformation & System Migration

• Act as Finance SME supporting migration to SAP S/4HANA, including system design, testing, and deployment.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT), data validation, and cutover activities.
• Ensure financial accuracy and consistency between legacy and new ERP systems during parallel operations.
• Document and optimize accounting workflows and processes post-implementation.
  
  

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Manage standard costing, BOMs, and cost rollups in a manufacturing environment.
• Perform variance analysis (PPV, usage, production) and provide margin insights.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to identify cost drivers and efficiency opportunities.
  
  

Inventory & Operational Accounting

• Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliations, and reserves.
• Ensure accurate tracking of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Support month-end, quarterly, and annual close activities with a focus on inventory and overhead.
  
  

Regulatory & Industry Compliance

• Prepare and submit excise tax and drawback filings.
• Ensure compliance with federal and industry-specific regulations.
• Support internal and external audits related to inventory, tax, and production reporting.
  
  

Reporting & Analysis

• Develop and maintain financial and operational reports.
• Deliver actionable insights to leadership on cost, margin, and operational performance.
• Support reporting needs during system cutover and stabilization phases.
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8–12 years of experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting.
• Strong experience with SAP (SAP S/4HANA preferred).
• Hands-on experience with inventory and standard costing.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in beverage, food & beverage, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Prior involvement in ERP implementations or system migrations.
• Experience working in a dual-ERP or system transition environment.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, complex formulas).
• Experience working with large datasets and financial models.
  
  

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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