What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Analyst position at System One?
Plant Analyst
Overview
System One is partnering with a client seeking a Plant Analyst to serve as a key financial partner to plant leadership, providing reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and actionable insights to improve operational and financial performance. This role connects production, labor, material usage, overhead, and throughput to financial results and supports cost control and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with plant leadership to translate operational performance into financial targets, forecasts, and recommendations.
- Develop plant budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial models based on production and operational drivers.
- Perform detailed variance analysis across labor, materials, overhead, productivity, and other plant costs.
- Identify root causes, trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
- Analyze production and operational data to improve cost visibility and financial performance.
- Prepare and present financial and operational performance reports to plant and Finance leadership.
- Support standardization and improvement of plant financial metrics, reporting, and processes.
- Partner cross-functionally on continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 4 years of finance/FP&A experience, with significant experience in a complex, high-level manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in plant finance, cost accounting, financial modeling, and operational analysis.
- Proven ability to connect manufacturing operations and production drivers to financial outcomes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools strongly preferred.
- CPA, CFA, or other professional certification preferred.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a strong, complex manufacturing background and the ability to work directly with plant leadership, understand detailed operational drivers, and translate complex manufacturing data into clear financial insights and actionable recommendations.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Ref: #208-Rowland Tulsa