Cost Analyst - Manufacturing Operations
Masco•Lancaster, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Cost Analyst – Manufacturing Operations partners closely with Plant Operations leadership to provide accounting, cost analysis, and performance monitoring that support the plant’s operational and financial objectives. This role plays a key part in driving cost transparency, identifying risks and opportunities, and enabling informed, data‑driven decisions across manufacturing operations. This is an on-site position based out of Lancaster, TX.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 3 years of experience in cost accounting
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience with close processes
- Advanced Excel skills
Nice To Haves
- CPA or MBA
Responsibilities
- Own site-level P&Ls and balance sheets, including analysis of cost absorption, labor, overhead, scrap, and material/usage variances
- Lead monthly analysis and review of plant site operations including production output, productivity, total labor efficiency, total cost per earned hour, manufacturing & material cost variances, etc.
- Monitor actual spend vs Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecast, proactively identifying risks and variances
- Support the processes for monthly forecast, annual operating plan (AOP), and plant performance to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Partner with plant leadership to identify, quantify, and execute cost reduction initiatives
- Act as finance lead for recurring plant staff meetings
- Assist with month-end close activities and partner with plant management to explain results, trends, and recommend actions.
- Partner cross-functionally to support build-up of annual standard cost calculations
- Analyze critical accounts and key performance indicators to provide insights to plant management & operations controller.
- Develop and maintain financial reporting and analytical tools to assist in operations
- Support the yearly cost roll process.
- Evaluate and recommend changes in the company’s cost structure
- Assist in monitoring, performing, and testing of Internal Controls
- Support ad-hoc projects and analyses as needed
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
