Cost Analyst (Manufacturing Finance)

Cost Analyst (Manufacturing Finance)

Birmingham, Alabama

$90,000- $100,000

Our client is seeking a Cost Analyst (Manufacturing Finance) to support financial and operational decision-making within a manufacturing environment. This full-time, in-office position focuses on evaluating production costs, delivering actionable insights, and strengthening profitability through data-driven analysis.

As the Cost Analyst, you will collaborate across operations, sales, sourcing, and finance to interpret cost data, monitor performance, and provide meaningful recommendations. This position requires a solid grasp of product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing workflows to ensure timely and accurate financial visibility.

What You’ll Do:

• Compile and analyze financial data related to production costs, including materials, labor, and overhead components

• Support monthly close cycles by preparing cost reports, investigating variances, and summarizing key drivers

• Evaluate inventory values and ensure cost allocation aligns with production processes and accounting standards

• Assess product margins and pricing structures to provide accurate insights for commercial decision-making

• Build and maintain performance metrics to track efficiency, cost control, and profitability trends

• Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to explain financial results and recommend improvements

• Develop financial models to assess capital projects, sourcing strategies, and operational initiatives

• Identify process enhancements to improve reporting accuracy, consistency, and transparency

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline

• Several years of experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting environments

• Working knowledge of standard costing methods, inventory accounting, and cost flow processes

• Proven ability to collaborate with operational teams and communicate financial concepts clearly

• Advanced spreadsheet capabilities, including complex analysis and modeling

• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail

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