Finance & Cost Analyst (FP&A + Unit Economics)

Who We Are

At Starbond, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a leader in the adhesive industry, we operate with humility and a customer-first mindset—valuing data, efficiency, and results. Our culture thrives on curiosity and collaboration, empowering each tea ---------- mber to take ownership and drive impact.

We are currently seeking a sharp and detail-oriented Finance & Cost Analyst to join our finance team. This role is critical in supporting our CEO and cross-functional departments with actionable financial insights. If you have a passion for transforming numbers into strategy and enjoy working in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Finance & Cost Analyst to partner directly with the CEO and support critical financial decision-making. This role will be responsible for calculating unit-level product profitability, identifying cost and margin trends, and producing cash flow reports to help guide pricing, cost control, and inventory planning.

You will also work closely with our supply chain team to stay ahead of cost fluctuations and align real-time updates with financial models. If you love digging into data, building useful reports, and turning insights into action — this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Product Pricing & Profitability

Calculate unit-level costs and profit margins across all SKUs and sales channels (Amazon, Shopify, B2B)
Build and update contribution margin models that inform pricing decisions and strategic planning

Financial Reporting & Cost Analysis

Create pivot table reports and dashboards that break down P&L line items and department-level expenses
Monitor P&L regularly to identify early changes in COGS or operating expenses, and alert the CEO to issues that may require a price change or cost adjustment

Cash Flow Forecasting

Work with the Office Manager to track accounts receivable and payable dates
Build a rolling cash flow tracker to map inflows vs. outflows and flag upcoming cash constraints or surpluses

Cross-Department Alignment (Especially with Supply Chain)

Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to:
Stay informed on material cost updates, supplier pricing changes, freight costs, and packaging shifts
Reflect these changes in real-time across financial models, forecasts, and unit cost calculations
Proactively communicate with relevant departments when cost shifts require pricing or inventory planning adjustments

Executive Reporting

Deliver weekly reports and insights directly to the CEO
Recommend pricing adjustments or cost optimization measures based on changing margins, cash flow trends, and financial health


What We’re Looking For
3+ years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, cost accounting, or financial/business analysis
Expert in Excel (pivot tables, data modeling, cash flow forecasting)
Strong understanding of COGS, unit economics, and financial reporting
Experience working cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and finance teams
Comfortable analyzing and interpreting P&L statements and financial trends
Bonus: Familiarity with Amazon fees, Shopify analytics, or ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Katana, NetSuite)


Job Details:

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $7 per hour
Expected Hours: 40 per week
Schedule: 8-hour shift (night shift)
Work Location: Remote

Company Website: ----------

If you are interested, please answer the following questions and send them to ----------

1. Are you comfortable working in the night shift, specifically Pacific Standard Time? 
2. Do you have your own equipment and a dedicated workspace at home?
3. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. Are you available to commit to this schedule?
4. The salary for this role is $7 per hour. Is this acceptable for you?
5. What is your proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets? What were the functions and features you have used?
6. Do not use AI: In 1–2 sentences, how would you calculate unit-level profitability for a product sold on Shopify?
7. Do not use AI: Describe a time when your analysis led to a change in pricing, cost structure, or operational decision. (Max 2–3 sentences)
8. Send a copy of your updates resume