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Kforce is working with a growing manufacturer in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI) area that is looking to add a Senior Cost Analyst for their Manufacturing Operations to join their finance team. Summary: This role partners closely with Operations and Cost Accounting to drive financial performance across manufacturing. You wil lead budgeting, forecasting, and analysis tied to cost, margins, inventory, and productivity while supporting strategic and operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities:
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce is working with a growing manufacturer in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI) area that is looking to add a Senior Cost Analyst for their Manufacturing Operations to join their finance team. Summary: This role partners closely with Operations and Cost Accounting to drive financial performance across manufacturing. You wil lead budgeting, forecasting, and analysis tied to cost, margins, inventory, and productivity while supporting strategic and operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze monthly and quarterly manufacturing results, cost trends, and EBITDA drivers
- Build and maintain financial models to evaluate costs, ROI, and operational initiatives
- Review product and departmental P&Ls; Identify risks, inefficiencies, and corrective actions
- Lead manufacturing budgeting and forecasting (volume, labor, material, overhead)
- Prepare executive and Board-level reporting packages
- Perform variance analysis vs. budget
- Support capital investments, pricing decisions, and headcount planning
- Partner with Cost Accounting on standard costs, variances, inventory valuation, and absorption
- Develop KPIs, dashboards, and financial metrics for leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally
- Improve FP&A processes, reporting tools, and system automation (ERP/BI/planning tools)
- 3-5 years of FP&A/financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Manufacturing and cost accounting background required
- Advanced Excel, financial modeling, ERP and BI tools
- Strong business partnership and communication skills
- Note you must live in West MI as this role is fully onsite with one day working from home.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000