Sr. Cost Management Analyst

Senior Cost Management Analyst Troy, OH

The Senior Cost Management Analyst serves as the on-site finance partner and cost accounting subject-matter expert for the Troy, OH plant. This role partners closely with Plant Leadership, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Corporate Finance/FP&A to improve visibility to plant performance, strengthen cost and inventory controls, and support decision-making through accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. FP&A, plant performance, and decision support Partner with manufacturing leaders to analyze manufacturing costs, performance drivers, and profitability; Develop, maintain, and publish performance measurement tools/dashboards for targeted manufacturing areas (labor, overhead, yield/waste, and other key drivers) to improve decision-making across levels of the organization. Inventory, controls, and audit readiness Coordinate and manage year-end physical inventory and periodic cycle counts/WIP audits; investigate variances, drive corrective actions, and document root causes and controls. Support month-end/quarter-end close activities for plant operations, including review of inventory-related entries, accruals, and manufacturing variances; Partner with Engineering/Operations on standard cost and process change impacts (e.g., Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness for plant financial processes; ensure documentation is current and support internal/external audit requests as needed. Identify productivity and cost reduction opportunities with Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing/Brand, and Finance; document initiatives, quantify benefits, track progress, and provide regular visibility to results. Present key performance insights and financial results to plant leadership on a regular cadence; Bachelor's degree (B.in Accounting, Finance, Business, Operations, or a related field from a four-year college or university; and 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and/or plant FP&A (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Experience partnering with operations and driving performance improvement is strongly preferred.

Computer Skills Advanced proficiency in Excel (modeling, pivot tables, lookups, and data validation). Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing/cost accounting modules required. Power BI (or similar BI/reporting tools) experience preferred.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role is based at a manufacturing plant and requires regular time on the production floor. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas in accordance with site safety policies.