Cost Analyst

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: •Maintain accurate system pricing for products, models, and options. •Analyze product and project costs, including material, labor, and other cost drivers, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction. •Develop and maintain cost estimates for new and existing products, models, options, and projects to support pricing and profitability decisions. •Compare estimated costs to actual production costs, investigate variances, and identify the root causes of cost changes. •Evaluate the impact of changes in material and labor costs on product pricing, margins, and overall profitability. •Identify waste, inefficiencies, and other opportunities to improve manufacturing costs and profitability. •Prepare detailed cost analysis and management reports that summarize cost drivers, pricing impacts, profitability, and recommendations. •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate costs, support pricing decisions, and evaluate the financial impact of products and projects. •Maintain accurate documentation and records of cost analyses, assumptions, findings, and recommendations. •Conduct or assist with audits of current and historical projects to validate costs and identify discrepancies or improvement opportunities.