Senior Cost Analyst (San Fernando)

Job Title: Senior Financial & Cost Analyst – SAP S/4HANA Location: San Fernando, CA | Onsite Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire (90-Day) Schedule: Full-Time, M-F Compensation: $85,000–$95,000 annually Company Overview: For over six decades, this organization has built a strong reputation as a trusted and innovative partner in the flavor and juice processing industry, remaining dedicated to understanding the unique needs of clients and delivering high-quality results through expertise and resources. As the company continues to grow, they stay committed to leading the industry in flavor and juice processing services. Job Summary: The Senior Financial & Cost Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the Finance organization during a multi-year SAP S/4HANA implementation while maintaining ongoing operations within a legacy Microsoft Dynamics environment.

This position is highly hands-on and central to maintaining accounting accuracy, inventory integrity, and regulatory compliance throughout the system transformation. Upon successful completion of the SAP S/4HANA program, this role is expected to transition into a permanent position within the Finance organization. Key Responsibilities: Operational Accounting & Close Prepare and review inventory- and overhead-related month-end journal entries Perform inventory reconciliations, transaction reviews, and reserve analyses Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities during system transition Ensure consistency and accuracy between SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft Dynamics during parallel operations Product Costing & Pricing Maintain and analyze product costing and pricing models Support standard cost updates, variance analysis, and margin reporting Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to identify cost drivers and process improvements Inventory Accounting Oversee inventory transactions, reserves, and adjustments Analyze slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory Ensure accurate valuation and reporting in compliance with GAAP TTB & Regulatory Compliance Prepare and submit TTB drawback and excise tax filings Ensure compliance with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau regulations Support audits and regulatory inquiries related to inventory and tax reporting Reporting & Analysis Develop and maintain financial and operational reports Perform detailed variance analysis and provide insights to leadership Support management reporting during system cutover and stabilization SAP S/4HANA Implementation Support Serve as a finance subject matter expert during SAP S/4HANA design, testing, and deployment Participate in UAT, data validation, and cutover activities Support future-state finance and inventory process design Prepare process flowcharts and accounting procedures for SAP S/4HANA and legacy systems Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Minimum of 10 years of accounting and finance experience Strong inventory and cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment Hands-on SAP experience (S/4HANA strongly preferred) Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, macros, and complex formulas Experience operating in dual ERP environments during system implementations Ability to manage detailed accounting work while supporting large-scale system transformations Willingness to report to company facilities as needed, including same-day notice Preferred: Background in food and beverage or regulated manufacturing environments Prior involvement in SAP implementations or finance transformation initiatives Key Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills High attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, IT, and Supply Chain Comfort operating in a changing, project-driven environment Ownership mindset with long-term leadership potential