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Senior Cost Financial Analyst
Senior Cost Financial AnalystVeracity • Milan, OH, United States
Senior Cost Financial Analyst

Senior Cost Financial Analyst

Veracity • Milan, OH, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Cost Financial Analyst

Location : Milan, Ohio, United States

Full Time

Work Environment & Schedule

  • This role is 100% onsite at our Milan, OH facility.
  • Typical office environment within a manufacturing plant.
  • Schedule : Monday through Friday , standard business hours.
  • Minimal travel required ( 0-10 days / year ).

We are currently seeking a Senior Cost Financial Analyst to join our plant finance team in Milan, Ohio . This is a high-impact, high-visibility role designed for a results-driven finance professional who thrives in a continuous improvement and manufacturing environment .

As a key business partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team, this role provides strategic and tactical financial support, guiding cost control, financial planning, operational productivity, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Operations Support

  • Serve as a finance partner to the Plant Manager , driving cost reduction and productivity efforts.
  • Lead the development of financial operating plans and manage monthly forecasting cycles .
  • Analyze and interpret financial and operational data to guide business decisions.
  • Support SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) and sourcing functions with insightful financial input.

    • Reporting & Month-End Close

  • Lead month-end and year-end closing activities , including financial reporting to local and divisional leadership.
  • Prepare and present variance analyses and cost trends.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts related to manufacturing operations.

    • Costing, BOMs & Capital Projects

  • Develop and maintain standard costs , BOMs (Bills of Materials) , and routings .
  • Evaluate financial implications of capital spending projects and participate in project reviews.

    • Process Improvement & Modeling

  • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting accuracy, and system utilization.
  • Support ad-hoc analysis and financial modeling for strategic initiatives, investments, and trend analysis.

    • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in financial analysis and manufacturing cost accounting .
  • Strong proficiency in Excel for financial modeling and data analysis.
  • Working knowledge of SAP (preferred) or other major ERP systems.
  • Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated financial acumen , analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with budgeting , forecasting , and variance analysis in a manufacturing setting.

    • Preferred Skills

  • Strong understanding of plant operations , cost drivers, and financial KPIs.
  • Experience building or improving standard cost systems .
  • Familiarity with SIOP and capital project evaluation .
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook .

    • Recruiter Submission Template -

    Full Name :

    Degree Major with University and Completion Year :

    Total Experience in Finance / Accounting :

    Total Experience in Manufacturing Cost Accounting :

    Do you have experience working in manufacturing or industrial plant environments? (Please provide brief project / plant / client details) :

    Hands-on experience with standard costing, BOMs, and routings? (Please describe systems used, type of costing implemented) :

    Experience with month-end close, forecasting, and variance analysis? (Please provide specific responsibilities and outcomes) :

    Experience evaluating or supporting capital projects financially?

    Are you proficient with SAP or another ERP system? (Please mention tools and describe relevant use cases) :

    Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and analysis? (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, dashboards) :

    Experience with financial reporting and reconciliation (GL accounts, cost centers, etc.)?

    Have you led or supported continuous improvement or process optimization projects in finance?

    Have you collaborated with plant leadership, supply chain, or cross-functional teams?

    Have you provided financial insights for strategic decisions or investments? (If yes, provide brief examples) :

    Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local to Milan, OH) :

    Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position :

    Contact Number :

    Email ID :

    LinkedIn Profile URL :

    Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code) :

    Notice Period (in weeks) :

    Current Work Authorization Status (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.) :

    Expected Salary :

    Are you willing to relocate at your own expense and work onsite in Milan, OH (Yes / No) :

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