Cost Analyst - Cosmetic & Personal Care Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job Description : Cost Analyst (Cosmetic & Personal Care Manufacturing

Position Information

Job Title : Cost Analyst

Department : Finance / Operations

Reports to : CSO Chief Science Officer / Finance Director

Location : Houston, TX (on-site only)

Position Summary

Bayport Laboratory is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Analyst to support all aspects of product costing and financial analysis within our personal care and cosmetic manufacturing operations. This in-office role will partner with Sales, R&D, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate product cost modeling, margin analysis, and strategic pricing decisions. This is a non-remote position, requiring consistent on-site presence to collaborate directly with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain accurate cost models for all product types, including liquids, powders, skincare, hair care, and color cosmetics.

Analyze and calculate formula costs, batching costs, labor (per operator / line), packaging, shipping, warehousing, excess raw materials, overhead, and miscellaneous expenses.

Collaborate with R&D to track ingredient costs, batch sizes, yields, and processing requirements.

Work with Operations to calculate labor and equipment usage, production line efficiency, and waste management.

Partner with Sales to provide quote support, margin analysis, and pricing recommendations for both internal and customer-facing cost structures.

Maintain standard cost databases and update as raw materials, packaging, or labor costs change.

Analyze variances between planned vs. actual costs and provide actionable insights to management.

Prepare financial reporting and cost summaries to support business planning and decision-making.

Assist in new product development by providing cost projections and identifying potential savings or margin opportunities.

Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements related to cost tracking and reporting.

Qualifications / Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.

35+ years of experience in cost analysis or financial planning within personal care, cosmetics, or specialty manufacturing.

Expertise in color cosmetics, skincare, hair care, and other specialty personal care products.

Strong understanding of KPIs, margin analysis, standard costing, and cost accounting principles.

Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables), and financial modeling tools.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication skills to collaborate across Sales, R&D, Operations, and Finance.

Must be able to work on-site full-time at Bayport Laboratory.

Preferred Skills

Experience with new product development cost projections in a personal care manufacturing environment.

Ability to analyze complex production data, including batch yields, labor efficiency, and raw material usage.

Knowledge of packaging, filling equipment, and shipping logistics in cosmetics manufacturing.

Experience in identifying cost savings and efficiency improvements across multi-department operations.