Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Role Overview :

Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst

Location : Auburn, AL

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Manufacturing Financial Analyst to join our finance team at our high-volume manufacturing facility in Tallassee, AL . This is a critical role responsible for overseeing and optimizing standard costing processes, supporting ERP implementation efforts, and driving operational insights through deep financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with hands-on plant finance experience and a passion for manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost models to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Serve as a finance lead or SME during ERP implementation and ongoing enhancements; ensure accurate system configuration for cost accounting and inventory valuation.
• Conduct monthly close processes related to inventory, COGS, and manufacturing variances.
• Provide decision-support analytics for capital investment, make vs. buy, and productivity initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining accurate product cost standards, preparing budgets and forecasts, and analyzing cost variances.
• Leading the yearly cost roll process, tracking variances, and investigating discrepancies between planned and actual costs.
• Identifying and implementing cost-saving measures, streamlining processes, and improving operational efficiency.
• Working with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, operations, supply chain, product management) to develop and implement costing strategies.
• Leading and managing product costing projects from discovery to deployment, including new product development and ad hoc business proposals.

Where you will be working …

In this onsite role, you will have a defined office location at the Neptune facility in Tallassee, AL.

What we are looking for …

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