Plant Cost Analyst

Johns Manville•Winder, GA

11d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Manville is hiring a Plant Cost Analyst for its Winder, Georgia manufacturing facility, a 24/7 fiberglass insulation operation. The analyst will partner with plant leadership to provide financial analysis, cost visibility, and insights that support operational performance and strategic decisions. The role calls for a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who can communicate financial findings clearly and collaborate with operations leaders to improve productivity and reduce costs. The position supports financial planning, forecasting, reporting, cost accounting, and financial controls. The analyst will help maintain accurate product costing and inventory valuation, assess capital investments, support close activities, and improve financial processes and reporting. The role requires in-office presence Monday through Friday. The annual base salary range is $80,000–$110,000, and the position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial analysis, including manufacturing cost accounting experience.
Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and translate findings into business recommendations.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
In-office presence Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

Experience partnering directly with manufacturing, operations, engineering, or plant leadership teams.
Knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing methodologies, and capital project analysis.

Responsibilities

Partner with plant leadership to identify, track, and deliver cost-reduction and productivity-improvement opportunities.
Provide financial insights to support operational and capital investment decisions.
Promote accountability for financial performance through reporting, analysis, and forecasting.
Support development and execution of the plant's annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial objectives.
Analyze manufacturing costs, production trends, material usage, labor efficiencies, and operating performance to identify improvement opportunities.
Maintain bills of materials, routings, and standard costs to ensure accurate product costing.
Lead month-end and year-end close activities and communicate results, performance drivers, risks, and opportunities to plant and division leadership.
Evaluate capital projects and investments for alignment with business objectives and expected financial returns.
Develop financial models and ad hoc analyses to help leadership anticipate performance and make strategic decisions.
Improve financial processes, reporting tools, and controls.
Maintain financial controls, support SOX compliance, and ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies.