Cost Estimator - Hybrid

Aston Carter•Madison, IN

5d•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Manager oversees program financial analysis, sales quotations, product line profitability, and comprehensive financial planning, reporting, and analysis for a large manufacturing business unit. This role drives market and product line strategy by analyzing trends, pricing, and product performance to support strategic decision-making, and develops and maintains business models for operating segments to ensure alignment with market dynamics and corporate profitability objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business is required.
At least 3 years of experience in a pricing, quotation, cost estimating, or financial planning type of role.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems to support financial reporting, cost accounting, and quoting processes.
Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI for reporting and analysis.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for modeling, forecasting, and detailed financial analysis.
Experience supporting cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Product Management.
Strong capabilities in forecasting, financial reporting, and cost accounting.
Ability to perform cash flow analysis and evaluate investments using NPV and IRR.
Experience with product costing, pricing analysis, and cost analysis to support margin improvement.
Skill in conducting month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
Familiarity with quoting processes and capital tracking within a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with manufacturing business units and product line profitability analysis.
Experience in accounts payable and financial reconciliation processes.
Strong competency in using ERP platforms to integrate financial data and support operational decision-making.
Ability to design and maintain business models for multiple operating segments.
Experience leading or participating in process improvement initiatives such as kaizen events.
Capability to deliver financial education and training to non-finance stakeholders in an accessible manner.
Comfort working with large data sets and building reports and dashboards in tools like Power BI and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to support leadership in strategy development and roadmap planning.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Detail-oriented approach to capital reporting, tooling investment tracking, and quote-to-launch accuracy.

Responsibilities

Lead forecasting and financial planning for a manufacturing business unit with revenue exceeding $300 million.
Provide financial analysis and strategic support to cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Operations, Market, and Product Line teams.
Oversee customer quoting processes, new program financials, and product cost modeling to optimize profitability and support commercial decisions.
Manage the quote-to-launch process, including tracking capital, tooling, and investments to ensure accuracy and alignment with financial targets.
Drive monthly capital reporting and lead the capital forecast and appropriation process to support investment planning.
Conduct ad hoc reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making across the business.
Evaluate investments and program performance using NPV, IRR, and cash flow analysis to guide capital allocation and program prioritization.
Analyze product line performance, pricing, and variances to identify margin improvement opportunities and enhance operational efficiency.
Partner with leadership on growth initiatives, including strategy sprints and roadmap development, to support long-term business expansion.
Spearhead process improvement initiatives, such as kaizen events, to reduce approval timelines and strengthen financial workflows.
Lead financial education initiatives, such as internal training programs, to build financial capability among non-finance managers.
Ensure accurate month-end activities, including reconciliations and financial reporting related to cost accounting and capital.
Collaborate with stakeholders on pricing strategies, quoting processes, and cost analysis to support competitive and profitable offerings.