Plant Cost Analyst
Core
Partner with plant leadership to provide financial analysis, cost visibility, and insights driving operational performance in a fiberglass insulation manufacturing facility.
Role type
Plant Cost Analyst (Manufacturing Finance)
Builds
Financial models, forecasts, and cost reduction initiatives for a 24/7 manufacturing operation
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial / Insulation
Required skills
Financial analysis, cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, financial modeling, ERP (SAP), Excel, BOM management, SOX compliance
Preferred skills
Inventory accounting, standard costing methodologies, capital project analysis
Technologies
SAP, Excel
Responsibilities
Partner with plant leadership to identify and track cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities; Provide accurate financial insights for operational and capital investment decisions; Drive accountability for financial performance through reporting, analysis, and forecasting; Support the development and execution of the annual operating plan and long-term financial objectives; Analyze manufacturing costs, production trends, material usage, and labor efficiencies; Ensure accuracy of product costing via maintenance of BOMs, routings, and standard costs; Lead month-end and year-end close activities; Evaluate capital projects for alignment with business objectives; Streamline financial processes and controls; Maintain SOX compliance and adherence to corporate accounting policies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC