Senior Cost Analyst

As a Cost Analyst at our company, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Sagent Finance and Operations teams by providing key results, financial planning, and driving decision-making through effective financial management. Your strong analytical background will be essential in supporting monthly close activities and utilizing financial system tools. You should be a self-starter with sound judgment, resourcefulness, and the ability to think and work independently while also collaborating with the team. Key Responsibilities: - Manage Jr. Cost Analyst, overseeing their work and development - Analyze expenses to drive increased profitability - Lead the annual standard costing process - Review and research reporting accuracy, conducting root cause analysis when necessary - Perform financial, variance, and trending analysis for key profitability drivers - Provide actionable recommendations to maximize profitability - Support the creation of internal operations presentations - Collaborate effectively with Corporate Finance and Operations in a team environment Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA and/or MBA would be a plus - 10+ years of experience in a global complex organization - Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Access, financial modeling, and scenario/sensitivity analysis - Strong analytical and financial modeling skills - Proficiency in FP&A software, OneStream preferred - Experience with ERP systems, JDE preferred With your strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the financial success of our organization. Your expertise in financial concepts, applications, and systems will be valuable in achieving our financial targets and maximizing profitability. As a Cost Analyst at our company, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Sagent Finance and Operations teams by providing key results, financial planning, and driving decision-making through effective financial management. Your strong analytical background will be essential in supporting monthly close activities and utilizing financial system tools. You should be a self-starter with sound judgment, resourcefulness, and the ability to think and work independently while also collaborating with the team. Key Responsibilities: - Manage Jr. Cost Analyst, overseeing their work and development - Analyze expenses to drive increased profitability - Lead the annual standard costing process - Review and research reporting accuracy, conducting root cause analysis when necessary - Perform financial, variance, and trending analysis for key profitability drivers - Provide actionable recommendations to maximize profitability - Support the creation of internal operations presentations - Collaborate effectively with Corporate Finance and Operations in a team environment Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA and/or MBA would be a plus - 10+ years of experience in a global complex organization - Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Access, financial modeling, and scenario/sensitivity analysis - Strong analytical and financial modeling skills - Proficiency in FP&A software, OneStream preferred - Experience with ERP systems, JDE preferred With your strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the financial success of our organization. Your expertise in financial concepts, applications, and systems will be valuable in achieving our financial targets and maximizing profitability.