1. Mechanism Design & Development:

Design and document the end-to-end process for tracking work order financials (costing, margins, consumptions, spending).
Develop standardized reporting templates, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance at each stage of the work order lifecycle.
Identify and map data sources from various systems (ERP, CRM, time-tracking, procurement) to create a single source of truth.
Propose and implement automated data collection and validation processes to ensure data integrity.

2. Data Analysis & Insight Generation:

Conduct deep-dive analysis to compare quoted costs and margins against actuals, identifying and investigating variances.
Analyze consumption rates (materials, labor hours) and spending patterns to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for cost savings.
Perform root cause analysis on margin erosion, providing clear explanations for deviations.
Develop predictive models to forecast final margins and flag "at-risk" work orders proactively.

3. Process Improvement & Stakeholder Management:

Collaborate with the Sales and Quotations team to ensure cost estimates are accurate and reflective of current operational realities.
Work with Project Managers and Operations teams to understand consumption variances and implement corrective actions.
Partner with the Finance department to ensure the mechanism aligns with general ledger accounts and financial reporting requirements.
Facilitate regular review meetings with stakeholders to present findings, insights, and recommendations.

4. System & Tool Enhancement:

Act as a key user for the company's ERP system (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) regarding work order and project accounting modules.
Identify and recommend system enhancements or new tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the costing mechanism.
Lead or contribute to the implementation of relevant business intelligence (BI) tools.

East & West Express