Cost Analyst

About the Role

The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making within a manufacturing environment. This fully onsite position partners closely with plant leadership and operations teams to analyze manufacturing costs, improve profitability, develop financial models, and provide data-driven insights that support strategic business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required).
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, manufacturing finance, or cost accounting.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing reporting tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, inventory analysis, and variance reporting is preferred.

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Cost Accounting
• Manufacturing Finance
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Inventory Analysis
• Cost Analysis
• KPI Reporting
• Financial Modeling
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliation
• Strategic Planning
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• ERP Systems
• Making Manufacturing Reporting Tools
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Requirements

• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, inventory, and overhead variances.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting.
• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial insights for decision-making.
• Aid in month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain financial models and KPI dashboards.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain financial performance and recommend improvements.
• Utilize ERP systems and reporting tools to support financial operations.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Pay

$80,000–$90,000 annually.

Schedule

Fully onsite position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000 annually.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A stable, collaborative, and growth-oriented manufacturing environment.

Company Commitment

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) and its client are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.