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Plant Finance AnalystKEMET • Kettering, OH, United States
Plant Finance Analyst

Plant Finance Analyst

KEMET • Kettering, OH, United States
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Telemecanique Sensors, a YAGEO company, has more than 90 years of expertise and is recognized as a worldwide specialist in the field of sensors. We cover the wide environment of sensors from electro-mechanic to electronic products and from detection to identification and distance measurement. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Plant Analyst to join our finance team at our Dayton manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing material costs, conducting in-depth financial and margin analysis, supporting budgeting, and forecasting processes, and ensuring effective cost control. This role plays a key part in driving operational efficiency and profitability by partnering closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Cost of Materials Analysis

Calculate and monitor raw material and component costs

  • Analyze purchase price variances and trends impacting the cost structure
  • Work with procurement to manage supplier cost performance and identify savings
  • Cost Accounting
  • Maintain and update standard costs in GrowthPower & SAP ERP

  • Analyze variances (material, labor, overhead) and report key drivers to management
  • Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring accurate inventory valuation
  • Financial & Margin Analysis
  • Perform monthly gross margin analysis by product and category

  • Analyze production cost drivers and recommend cost optimization strategies
  • Prepare variance analysis reports and summarize findings for plant leadership
  • Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Lead plant-level budget and forecast preparation

  • Collaborate with department heads to collect input for volume, expense, and capital planning
  • Track performance against budget and highlight key variances with explanations
  • Cost Control & Efficiency Projects
  • Identify and track cost-saving initiatives and productivity projects

  • Analyze ROI
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives with financial insights
  • Financial Reporting & Support
  • Prepare and deliver regular financial performance dashboards to plant management

  • Assist in month-end closing processes related to inventory, cost accruals, and overhead
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP).
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing, cost accounting principles, and inventory management
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively across departments
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

    YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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