Business Analyst Cost Accounting and Manufacturing

Burr Oak, MI, US • Posted 5 days ago • Updated 1 day ago
Full Time
On-site
$90,000 - $110,000/yr
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Skills

  • Finance or Accounting
  • cost accounting
  • Plastics and Blow Molding and Injection Molding or High Volume Manufacturing
  • Standard Costing
  • Variance Analysis

Summary

Job Title: Business Analyst Cost Accounting and Manufacturing

Location: , MI (onsite)

Job Summary

We are seeking a results-driven Business Analyst Cost Accounting and Manufacturing to support financial and operational performance within a manufacturing plant environment. This role is responsible for driving cost analysis, standard costing, variance reporting, and manufacturing performance insights. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cost accounting within plastics manufacturing (blow molding, injection molding) or other high-volume manufacturing environments, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations..

Key Responsibilities

  • Support plant finance operations through detailed cost accounting and financial analysis
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costing for materials, labor, and overhead
  • Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, production) and provide root cause analysis
  • Monitor and report on manufacturing KPIs including efficiency, scrap, yield, and cost per unit
  • Partner with plant leadership, operations, and supply chain teams to improve cost control and profitability
  • Analyze inventory valuation, cycle counts, excess & obsolete inventory, and reconciliation processes
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for plant operations
  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to manufacturing costs
  • Ensure ERP system accuracy for cost data, inventory transactions, and financial reporting
  • Identify cost-saving initiatives and support continuous improvement projects

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Analytics
  • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within a finance or accounting department
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing plant
  • Experience in plastics manufacturing
  1. Plastics, Blow Molding, Injection Molding [or]
  2. High-volume Manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing cost structures
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing KPIs and inventory management principles

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  • Dice Id: 91112213
  • Position Id: 8898069
  • Posted 5 days ago
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