Financial Cost Analyst

Plexus • Neenah, WI

12d

About The Position

The Financial Cost Analyst meticulously analyzes and interprets financial data, providing strategic insights to optimize cost structures and enhance fiscal decision making as well as driving efficiency, identify cost-saving opportunities, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. They are responsible for working with the Customer Focus Team (CFT) and Financial Analyst – Business Partner to maintain customer financial transactions and processes. They are the key resource connecting activity from our manufacturing operations to financial results.

Requirements

• A minimum of a(n) Associates Degree is required; a(n) Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration is preferred
• 1 years of related experience is required; 2 years of related experience is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Excel is required.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with or expertise in financial systems is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customer financial transactions to ensure appropriate recording of activity.
• For processes managed by the centralized regional team, maintain a working knowledge of disposition of financial transactions to support customer-specific activities.
• Support customer’s financial month-end close process; work with corporate accounting, site management and other teams to ensure site- and customer-level financial transactions are correctly stated in accordance with Corporate Accounting policies in our results.
• Perform GPC and PPV analysis to ensure estimated cost matches production activity each reporting period and use analysis to project accurate future forecasts.
• Provide inputs to the finance and operations team to ensure appropriate communication of finance-related topics are transmitted to the customer focus team.
• Maintain an understanding of key finance-related customer contract items (Contract Field Guide) including payment terms, carrying costs, pricing model expectations, PO acceptance/treatment and delivery terms.
• Lead risk mitigation and cost recovery initiatives for the customer.

Benefits

• Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development.
• We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees