Senior Cost Analyst - Contract

Salary: $42 - 47 per hour

Reference: JOB-20780

Our internationally known CPG client is seeking a hands-on Senior Financial Analyst (Costing) for a 9-month contract to support post-implementation optimization following the rollout of SAP S/4HANA. This role will focus on analyzing and resolving material Purchase Price Variances (PPVs) that are impacting financial performance.

What You’ll Do

• Investigate and analyze Purchase Price Variances (PPVs) across materials and product lines
• Identify root causes of PPVs, including FX impacts, intercompany transactions, margin eliminations, and true cost changes
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Procurement, FP&A) to validate findings and implement solutions
• Work directly within SAP S/4HANA to extract, validate, and interpret costing data
• Build and maintain detailed data models to support variance analysis and reporting
• Provide clear insights and recommendations to improve costing accuracy and financial reporting

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Senior Financial Analyst with a strong focus on costing and variance analysis
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (required)
• Deep understanding of Purchase Price Variances (PPVs) and standard costing methodologies
• Strong analytical and data skills with the ability to work through complex datasets
• Problem-solving mindset with a curiosity to dig into root causes and “solve the puzzle”
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Nice to Have

• Experience in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment
• Exposure to post-ERP implementation environments

Work Arrangement & Compensation

• Hybrid: 3 days/week in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

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