Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Cost Financial Analyst

Location: Bay Area, CA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview:

Were seeking an experienced Cost Financial Analyst to join a fast-paced finance team supporting a leading manufacturer. In this role, you'll provide detailed cost forecasting, margin analysis, and financial reporting to drive better decisions across operations, R&D, and executive leadership.

This position is ideal for candidates with Big 4 public accounting experience who are looking to transition into an in-house role with better work/life balance and long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forecast and analyze manufacturing cost variances and spending
• Prepare detailed gross margin and standard cost reports
• Analyze variance accounts and provide clear insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgeting and forecasting
• Automate reconciliations and financial reporting processes in Oracle
• Support revenue and R&D cost forecasting
• Contribute to monthly/quarterly close activities
• Improve existing processes for efficiency and accuracy
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Public accounting (Big 4 preferred)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
• Experience with Oracle or another enterprise ERP system
• Background in manufacturing or semiconductors a plus
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• Public accounting (Big 4 preferred)

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)

• Experience with Oracle or another enterprise ERP system

• Background in manufacturing or semiconductors a plus

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Why You'll Love This Role:

Many professionals from public accounting firms find in-house roles like this a refreshing shift. You'll apply your financial expertise in a more focused environment with predictable hours, long-term ownership of projects, and real influence inside the business. If you're ready to move from client service to internal strategy, this could be your next big step.

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Full time, Shift work,

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