Cost Analyst / Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position Responsibilities :

• Partner directly with the Plant Manager to monitor and improve plant financial performance; act as a P&L steward with a deep understanding of operational drivers.
• Own monthly financial close activities, including accruals, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Conduct in-depth manufacturing variance analysis and provide actionable insights to improve performance.
• Lead and maintain standard costing processes in the ERP system; support cost analysis for current and new products.
• Perform product line margin analysis across the North America region, providing insight to support pricing, product strategy, and profitability initiatives.
• Support financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and business case development.
• Provide ad hoc financial modeling and reporting to drive decision-making.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory valuation; lead and coordinate physical inventory counts.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving initiatives and margin improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate financial policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and enhance cost efficiency.
• Travel periodically to Charlotte, NC to engage with the broader finance team and participate in team-wide initiatives.

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