Sr. Plant Cost Analyst #ESF2634

Top reasons to work for my client: Our client is in business for more than 160 years and has $3Billion+ in revenue and 8,000 employees worldwide. They have manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and Asia Three business units: Insulation Systems, Roofing Systems and Engineered Products They encourages employees, their family members and friends to get involved in charity/volunteer projects that make a difference You can discover new opportunities and rewarding experiences through personalized development Autonomy in the workplace If this sounds interesting, let's talk!

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Scottsboro, Alabama Pay :

Great Pay, Benefits Job Description The Senior Plant Cost Analyst plays a key operational and strategic role supporting the Scottsboro, Alabama manufacturing facility and serves as a core member of the plant leadership team. This position drives financial visibility across operations and enables data-driven decision-making that improves plant performance and profitability. The role partners closely with plant leadership to strengthen cost discipline, improve financial processes, and identify opportunities for operational improvement. Responsibilities include leading cost-accounting activities, supporting capital investment analysis, developing operational performance metrics, and driving cost-reduction initiatives across the facility. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working at the intersection of operations, finance, and strategy, with strong visibility and influence across plant leadership. What You Will Be Doing Serve as the primary financial partner to plant leadership, providing insights that support operational and strategic decisions. Analyze plant performance to identify cost variances, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. Develop and maintain financial KPIs and performance metrics aligned with plant objectives. Track capital expenditures and operating expenses, ensuring projects meet financial targets and timelines. Support monthly forecasting, annual operating plans, and financial close activities including reconciliations and variance analysis. Improve cost visibility by supporting Bills of Material (BOM), routings, and product cost standards. Partner with operations and procurement teams to identify cost-reduction opportunities, productivity improvements, and working capital gains. Strengthen financial processes and support ERP/SAP systems to improve reporting and data workflows. Contribute to operational and financial improvements that enhance overall plant profitability. Experience You Will Need Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. 7+ years of finance experience, including 2+ years in manufacturing cost accounting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into operational insights. Experience partnering with plant leadership and operations teams. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, with SAP experience preferred. Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and financial close processes. Ability to work in both office and plant-floor environments. Willingness to work onsite Monday-Friday with limited travel (less than 10 days per year). Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days Steven Vyas #INDEH123