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AirBorn International Ltd · 14 hours ago

Cost Data Analyst

Georgetown, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

AirBorn International Ltd is a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, focusing on engineering and manufacturing excellence. The Cost Data Analyst will analyze and evaluate cost data to optimize expenses, improve budgeting accuracy, and support strategic financial decisions within the organization.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and interpret cost data related to production, operations, and projects

Prepare detailed cost reports and forecasts to support budgeting and financial planning

Identify cost variances and provide actionable recommendations to management

Collaborate with finance, procurement, and operations teams to gather relevant data and ensure cost control

Support the maintenance and regular updating of standard costs, ensuring they reflect current market prices, production efficiencies, and operational changes to maintain accurate budgeting and variance analysis. This includes the review of purchase price variances as well as manufacturing variances

Support the implementation of cost-saving initiatives and track their effectiveness

Maintain and update cost databases and financial models

Support the enhancement and optimization of costing and reporting frameworks to ensure compliance with CAS, TINA, FAR, and DFARS requirements

Prepare and analyze month end inventory reconciliations

Develop reporting dashboard for cycle count tracking for manufacturing sites and provide support to ensure compliance with company policies

Lead and support the analysis of Slow & Excess (S&E) inventory by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that reserves are accurately reflected

Qualification

Cost analysisFinancial analysisFP&A knowledgeFinancial ERP systemsAdvanced MS ExcelData visualization toolsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Proven experience in cost analysis, financial analysis, or related roles. (3+ years of industry experience)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to express ideas and exchange information clearly and concisely across functions and levels within the organization

Strong organizational skills to anticipate, plan, organize, and self-monitor workload with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong cost accounting background with in-depth knowledge related to FP&A and variance analysis techniques

Preferred

Intellectual curiosity and a passion for discovery that leads to new insights and ways of doing things

Experience working in manufacturing, supply chain, or similar industries

Proficiency in financial ERP systems (Glovia, SAP, OneStream, or other large ERP systems)

Advanced MS Excel capability (e.g., Pivot Tables, V & H Lookups, creating charts and tables, data modeling, financial returns, forecasting, graphs, charts, macros)

Familiarity with business / data analysis and data visualization tools (e.g., Python, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL)