Summary of Position:
The Financial Analyst II – Plant Operations, Cost Accounting role is responsible for supporting cost accounting, operational financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, inventory reporting, and plant performance management within a manufacturing environment. This role serves as a finance partner to Plant Operations, Warehouse, Materials Management, Procurement, and other cross-functional stakeholders. The position is expected to provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial analysis to support business decisions, improve cost visibility, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous improvement across plant-related financial processes. The role requires strong analytical capability, SAP and Excel proficiency, attention to detail, ownership of recurring reporting deliverables, and the ability to translate operational activity into clear financial insight.
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
% of
Time
1.
Plant Operations Financial Analysis & Cost Center Support: Support monthly variance analysis for Plant Operations cost centers, including actual vs. budget/forecast review, trend analysis, cost center performance monitoring, and communication of key risks and opportunities to Finance leadership and operational stakeholders. Partner with cost center owners to understand cost drivers, explain variances, and support corrective action planning.
20%
2.
Inventory Reporting, Monitoring & Operational Cost Support: Support inventory-related analysis and reporting, including inventory monitoring, goods receipt activity, cycle count support, moving average cost monitoring, material management financial impacts, and operational issue escalation. Assist in identifying SAP/process issues that impact inventory accuracy, cost recognition, and financial reporting.
15%
3.
Month-End Close & Management Reporting: Support month-end close activities and recurring financial reporting packages, including preparation of cost accounting reporting packs, accrual support, economic scorecard inputs, balance scorecard inputs, AFC reporting, cost of labor reporting, and analysis of cost accounting results. Ensure reports are accurate, complete, and submitted within close deadlines.
15%
4.
Budgeting & Forecasting Support: Provide support for the annual budget and quarterly forecasting proces