Business Analyst

About the Role

This position is directly involved in oversight of the Standard Cost System and serves as a key driver of Business and Margin Analysis across facilities and business units. The role ensures accuracy and integrity of cost and inventory data, supports operational efficiency, and provides actionable insights to drive financial performance. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical expertise, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and experience with data-mining techniques and technical tools. Experience with Oracle ERP systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insights on gross margins, manufacturing variances, and product-line profitability.
• Conduct variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, and PPV) and partner with operations to implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Plant Controllers, operations, engineering, and sales to improve decision-making on pricing, cost control, and resource utilization.
• Manage and maintain the ERP cost accounting and costing systems, including annual cost roll and labor updates.
• Develop and standardize cost accounting processes across plants to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Collaborate with IT and ERP teams to enhance system functionality and reporting accuracy.
• Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliation, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Work with operations to improve inventory control and cycle count accuracy.
• Monitor and analyze inventory turnover, excess, and obsolescence trends to minimize write-offs.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives to align working capital with production and demand planning.
• Ensure Oracle ERP inventory modules reflect accurate and current data for production and finance reporting.
• Lead cost reduction and efficiency initiatives, including cost avoidance, process automation, and waste reduction.
• Support external and internal audit requirements as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA is a plus.
• 3+ years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems; exposure to ADP or similar financial systems preferred.

Skills

• Proven expertise in Business Analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong command of Excel and data analysis tools (Query, Power BI, etc.).
• Deep understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and margin management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process automation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for financial and non-financial audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy and deadlines.
• High integrity, initiative, and attention to detail; curiosity is integral to success.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday (40+ hours per week).
• Travel: Up to 30% to manufacturing sites.

Working Conditions

Office and plant settings.