We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join our team in Toledo, Ohio, on a long-term contract basis. This role is centered around supporting reporting and analytics within an S/4HANA environment for utility operations. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to define requirements and develop unified analytical reporting solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the collection and documentation of reporting and analytics requirements across utility-focused S/4HANA modules.<br>• Analyze and map data inputs from various systems, including CityWorks and utility platforms, to support meter-to-cash processes.<br>• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to define functional requirements for a new reporting architecture.<br>• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders, IT teams, and external consultants to ensure project alignment.<br>• Develop project plans, prioritize tasks, and track progress to achieve reporting goals.<br>• Perform data validation and basic queries within the S/4HANA system to support reporting needs.<br>• Ensure reporting solutions align with operational objectives and improve utility processes.<br>• Document existing meter-to-cash workflows, including consumption data, work orders, and billing systems.<br>• Support the integration of disparate data systems into a cohesive reporting framework.<br>• Act as a liaison to bridge gaps between technical and business teams.
We are looking for a skilled Cost Analyst to join our team in Findlay, Ohio. This position plays a pivotal role in analyzing manufacturing costs and providing insights that influence business decisions. As part of the Business Planning Team, you will collaborate with operations, finance, and leadership to assess productivity, monitor performance, and support strategic planning. This role offers excellent opportunities for growth and increased visibility within a dynamic manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing cost models to support financial planning.<br>• Conduct thorough analyses of labor rates, productivity metrics, and cost-benefit scenarios to inform decision-making.<br>• Evaluate and manage the standard cost system to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.<br>• Prepare actionable reports and presentations to communicate findings to leadership.<br>• Monitor key performance indicators such as product costs, productivity, and headcount to assess business performance.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and supply chain, to drive process improvements.<br>• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic initiatives and planning.<br>• Lead assigned analytical or improvement projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.<br>• Participate in inventory-related activities and gain exposure to the production environment.
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting has partnered with a highly reputable, privately owned, growing organization as they look for an experienced Financial Analyst. As the successful candidate, you’ll play a key role in driving profitability by analyzing company margin performance and collaborating across Sales, Purchasing, Operations, and Business Intelligence teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Review and validate sales quotes for cost and margin accuracy</li><li>Analyze daily sales and margin reports, diving deep into underperforming areas</li><li>Investigate root causes of margin variances by part and customer, and propose actionable improvements</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement margin improvement plans</li><li>Become an expert in BI and ERP tools to drive insights across departments</li><li>Prepare and present weekly margin performance updates to leadership</li><li>Analyze commodity pricing and customer programs affecting margins</li><li>Support risk management and back-office hedging activities</li><li>Recommend and help develop reporting tools to improve margin and inventory management</li></ul><p>Interested in this direct hire opportunity? Apply now and let's chat! </p><p><br></p>