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Sr Cost Analyst

Vale Group
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
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Vale Group, a nationwide specialized recruitment firm, has partnered with a company based in the area of Lakeland, FL, who is actively searching for an experienced Senior Cost Analyst to work onsite for an opportunity paying up to $100K (base) annually, based on experience. This role operates as a key finance business partner supporting operational leadership by delivering visibility into materials pricing, indirect spend, and overall cost behavior within a manufacturing environment. The position focuses on providing forward-looking analysis, strengthening cost controls, and helping leadership understand how input cost dynamics impact finished goods margins and profitability.

Requirements of the Senior Cost Analyst:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
  • 5 years of experience in financial analysis, cost analysis, or operational finance roles
  • Strong understanding of cost structures within manufacturing or production environments
  • Ability to evaluate how material costs and operational inputs impact finished goods margins
  • Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
  • Advanced Excel and strong analytical modeling capabilities
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
  • Experience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI preferred


Responsibilities of the Senior Cost Analyst:

  • Serve as a finance partner to Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams to provide insight into cost drivers and margin performance
  • Analyze material pricing trends, indirect spend, and cost fluctuations affecting product profitability
  • Develop and maintain reporting that increases visibility into cost structure and margin performance
  • Evaluate how input cost movements influence finished goods costs and overall margin outcomes
  • Support scenario analysis tied to sourcing decisions, operational changes, and market conditions
  • Assist in strengthening financial controls and ensuring accuracy in cost-related data and reporting
  • Support month-end close activities including cost-related variance analysis and reporting
  • Support ad-hoc tasks as needed


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