• The Cost analyst is responsible for delivering comprehensive cost modeling, commodity analytics, and detailed cost assessments and reporting across our product portfolio. • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners in Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations. • Solve complex problems through critical analysis while driving continuous process improvement. • Facilitate bi-weekly and monthly cost forecasting and provide recommendations for innovative analytical and reporting solutions. • Support cost management in early engagement NPI up to mass production, including both BOM and non-BOM cost variables • Organize data to uncover deeper insights, identifying cost drivers within design and potential avenues for cost reduction. • Manage routine assessments and reporting independently. • Partner with full-time employees on strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing early-stage cost engagement across design and supply chain operations. • Act as the primary custodian for product and program cost data, documenting all change justifications and ensuring they correspond to cost variances. • Collaborate with PLM and Engineering team to reconcile changes upstream within the design tool and PLM system. • Manage cost opportunities & risks associated with BOM and non-BOM for individual products/programs. • Track workstreams to ensure headwinds are mitigated and opportunities are realized. • Generate bi-weekly/monthly product cost reports for senior leadership providing performance metrics against financial targets. • Review information proactively, identifying inconsistencies, trends, and issues for management. • Prepare communications to management and executive teams on areas of concern and actions required to meet financial commitments. • Help handle automation of reporting within the group; assist in the assessment and implementation of decision support tools.