Manufacturing Cost Analyst

Our Company is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Analyst to drive financial performance and operational efficiency across manufacturing production departments by delivering accurate cost analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Reporting to the CFO and Operations Manager, this role partners with plant operations and cross-functional teams to support cost management, inventory oversight, and informed operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports supporting manufacturing operations.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and contribute to cost management strategies.
• Conduct budget analysis and forecasting for production activities.
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support inventory management and financial data management.
• Manage cash flow and support audit processes.
• Use Sage 50, Microsoft Excel, and proprietary software for analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with plant operations and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost accounting.
• Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience performing variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective cross-functional communication and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing cost analysis.
• Two to five years of experience as a financial analyst, cost analyst, or plant accountant, ideally in manufacturing.
• Experience with inventory management and data analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Sage 50.

We are a mid size manufacturing company that has been in business for over 65 years servicing the Automotive, Agriculture, Medical Industries. And others major industries worldwide. We specialize in Quality Industrial finishing and sub assembly for many components industry wide.