Senior Plant Cost Manager

About the role

Our client is seeking a Senior Plant Cost Manager to provide financial and operational insight that supports plant performance and profitability. This role will partner closely with plant leadership, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to analyze costs, inventory, productivity, and operational performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance professional with strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience who can connect financial results to shop-floor activity and translate data into clear business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant cost reporting and analyze fixed and variable costs across production lines
• Analyze financial and operational data, explain variances, and provide actionable recommendations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing, tenders, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to identify cost drivers related to materials, labor, efficiency, scrap, and overhead
• Manage product costing, including standard vs. actual cost analysis
• Support accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Maintain accurate cost data in the ERP system and identify opportunities to improve cost reporting and analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, plant finance, controlling, or manufacturing analysis
• Strong understanding of product costing, inventory accounting, standard costs, and variance analysis
• Ability to connect financial results to manufacturing operations and drive actionable business decisions
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; ERP experience required, SAP a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Why This Opportunity

• High-visibility role with direct interaction with plant and regional leadership
• Opportunity to directly influence cost, productivity, inventory, and business performance
• Strong combination of finance, manufacturing, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity for continued growth in scope and responsibility

Compensation: Up to $135K