Cost Analyst

Job Title: Cost Analyst Location: On-site in Dover, OH Schedule: Full-Time Salary: $80,000 to $87,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out: • Serve as a key financial partner to plant leadership and directly influence operational decisions • Gain exposure to manufacturing finance, cost accounting, forecasting, inventory management, and process improvement initiatives • Opportunity to work cross-functionally with operations, production, and leadership teams

Key Responsibilities of a Cost Analyst: • Analyze manufacturing metrics including labor efficiency, material costs, scrap, inventory, overhead, throughput, freight, and cost per unit • Perform standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, product costing, and ROI/business case evaluations • Investigate operational and financial trends to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions • Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and support month-end close activities • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, capital analysis, reporting, dashboards, and performance modeling • Support cost reduction initiatives by quantifying savings opportunities and validating financial results

Qualifications of a Cost Analyst: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required • Experience in manufacturing required • Strong Excel and analytical skills with the ability to build financial models and performance analyses • Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Plex, or similar platforms

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