Senior Cost Analyst

Sr. Cost Analyst

Macomb, IL

SUMMARY

The Sr. Cost Analyst position will act as the financial expert for the Macomb, IL plant. This position is responsible for understanding, overseeing, and training all levels within the plant in the areas of plant’s P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and auditing to ensure that the plant is operating as efficiently as possible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides functional expertise and support to the manufacturing team related to manufacturing costs, performance measurements, and profitability. Utilizes knowledge of both manufacturing principles and cost / performance-related measurements.
• Responsible for coordinating all financial and cost management functions within certain manufacturing areas. Works directly with all levels of plant management and engineering within the assigned plant / s. Functions as part of the leadership team with the assigned area / s in achieving cost commitments and performance targets.
• Responsible for developing clear, concise performance measurement tools for specific manufacturing areas. These tools must influence proper decision-making and cause appropriate actions to be taken. This responsibility requires creativity, resolve, and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple functional areas and with various levels of management.
• Working with members of the Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, Brand, and Finance teams, is responsible for identifying productivity improvement opportunities, documenting cost reduction projects, monitoring progress, and providing visibility of progress on the projects. Proactively analyzes performance information and cost data to bring forth ideas for improvement. Makes recommendations to management regarding productivity opportunities and strategies.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of plant P&L’s by making month end journal entries and other adjustments necessary to support the accuracy of the site financial reporting. Responsible for maintaining the monthly reconciliations for each of the major elements of the P&L.
• Responsible for analyzing actual manufacturing performance information and coordinating the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes within the assigned plant / s including but not limited to factory labor, non-labor and waste / yield.
• Responsible for regularly communicating and reviewing results of key performance measurements with the Manufacturing management teams.
• Responsible for the inventory accuracy, reporting and valuation within the assigned plant / s. Responsible for developing processes to ensure transactions are occurring in a timely fashion. Coordinates and manages year end physical inventory and periodic WIP audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.S. / B.A.) in Accounting / Business / Finance / Operations from four-year college or university; and two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strongly prefer combination of education and / or experience in both operations and accounting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

PowerBI experience desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate 50 percent of the time and loud 50 percent of the time.