About the role
Cost Analyst – Manufacturing Operations
Hamilton (In office role)
$85-95K
Join a dynamic team supporting plant operations through insightful financial analysis, KPI tracking, and cost management. As a Costing Analyst , you'll play a key role in driving operational efficiency and supporting decision-making across the business.
What You’ll Do
- Analyze monthly operating results, variances, and productivity trends to drive business improvements
- Own the preparation of plant KPIs and weekly reports, including deviation analysis
- Support the financial reporting process and assist in annual audit preparations
- Participate in the annual budget process, including overhead and materials costing updates
- Assist with physical inventory and provide detailed analysis and reporting
- Maintain accurate costing systems and perform standard vs. actual cost variance analysis
- Reconcile purchase price variances (PPV) and support the month-end close process
- Prepare both scheduled and ad-hoc financial reports for plant leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams
What You Bring
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CPA designation or in progress (asset)
- Minimum 3 years of finance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems preferred
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced setting
About Accounting Advantage
Recruiting and hiring for Accounting and Financial positions requires special attention. AppleOne Employment Services created Accounting Advantage as a specialized staffing service capable of delivering the precise, targeted solutions our client companies need.
Drawing upon over 4 decades of staffing excellence and the technology and resources of the largest privately-held employment service in North America, Accounting Advantage is perfectly suited to produce the staffing results you seek.
By offering executive and mid-level recruitment along with project or seasonal staffing, our experts partner with the companies they serve to deliver the ideal solution with the speed and precision your business demands.
Contact us at (877) 356-2228 or contact one of our local offices:
USA - www.actadv.com Orange County California Phone: (714) 435-0509
Canada - www.actadv.ca Mississauga Phone: (905) 615-8090
North York Phone: (416) 250-5022
Toronto Phone: (416) 363-2004
Vancouver Phone: (604) 638-8051
Accounting Advantage is part of the ACT•1 Group of Companies.
We serve the following industries: • Agricultural • Arts, Entertainment and Recreation • Construction • Educational Services • Finance, Insurance, and Banking • Health Care and Social Assistance • Information • Manufacturing • Mining • Other Services • Professional and Technical Services • Public Administration and Non-Profit • Real Estate and Rental/Leasing • Transportation and Warehousing • Utilities • Wholesale Trade
About the role
Cost Analyst – Manufacturing Operations
Hamilton (In office role)
$85-95K
Join a dynamic team supporting plant operations through insightful financial analysis, KPI tracking, and cost management. As a Costing Analyst , you'll play a key role in driving operational efficiency and supporting decision-making across the business.
What You’ll Do
- Analyze monthly operating results, variances, and productivity trends to drive business improvements
- Own the preparation of plant KPIs and weekly reports, including deviation analysis
- Support the financial reporting process and assist in annual audit preparations
- Participate in the annual budget process, including overhead and materials costing updates
- Assist with physical inventory and provide detailed analysis and reporting
- Maintain accurate costing systems and perform standard vs. actual cost variance analysis
- Reconcile purchase price variances (PPV) and support the month-end close process
- Prepare both scheduled and ad-hoc financial reports for plant leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams
What You Bring
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CPA designation or in progress (asset)
- Minimum 3 years of finance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems preferred
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced setting
About Accounting Advantage
Recruiting and hiring for Accounting and Financial positions requires special attention. AppleOne Employment Services created Accounting Advantage as a specialized staffing service capable of delivering the precise, targeted solutions our client companies need.
Drawing upon over 4 decades of staffing excellence and the technology and resources of the largest privately-held employment service in North America, Accounting Advantage is perfectly suited to produce the staffing results you seek.
By offering executive and mid-level recruitment along with project or seasonal staffing, our experts partner with the companies they serve to deliver the ideal solution with the speed and precision your business demands.
Contact us at (877) 356-2228 or contact one of our local offices:
USA - www.actadv.com Orange County California Phone: (714) 435-0509
Canada - www.actadv.ca Mississauga Phone: (905) 615-8090
North York Phone: (416) 250-5022
Toronto Phone: (416) 363-2004
Vancouver Phone: (604) 638-8051
Accounting Advantage is part of the ACT•1 Group of Companies.
We serve the following industries: • Agricultural • Arts, Entertainment and Recreation • Construction • Educational Services • Finance, Insurance, and Banking • Health Care and Social Assistance • Information • Manufacturing • Mining • Other Services • Professional and Technical Services • Public Administration and Non-Profit • Real Estate and Rental/Leasing • Transportation and Warehousing • Utilities • Wholesale Trade