Position Title: Cost Analyst
Location: Sterling, Virginia
Classification: Direct Hire, Exempt, Hybrid
Department: Revenue
Reports To: Cost Control Manager
Apply at: https://jonesnet.com/careers.html#/jobs/15667

Jones Networking is recruiting for a Cost / Pricing Analyst to join the corporate office of a manufacturing company in Sterling, VA. This career opportunity supports R&D and the Sales Department with preparing pricing, financial projections, cost planning, margin analysis and ERP setup across 4 US manufacturing plants. Our client offers the opportunity for a long term, rewarding career with competitive salary, excellent benefits, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, corporate discounts and much more!

Cost Analyst Position Description:
-Solve problems by leveraging company capabilities within cost
estimation, standard price analysis and adjustments
-Provide analytical support in cost analysis and cost estimation
-Add new products to the ERP system and maintain costing database
-Conduct pricing and margin analysis by SKU and sales channel
-Support the Revenue Team on various ongoing initiatives
-Develop return models and projections for new product launches
-Support the development of metrics to track the cost estimates/standards versus the actual cost and work cross functionally on mitigation strategies to resolve differences

Qualifications Summary:
-Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or related field
-3+ years of related experience post college graduation
-Experience with cost analysis
-Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
-Experience working in the food industry or a manufacturing plant desired
-Proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools
-Ability to handle and review a high volume of data

If you’re ready to take the next step towards an exciting new career, visit www.jonesnet.com to view all of our current openings in Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, and Charlotte, NC.