Senior Cost Analyst – Manufacturing Finance

ATI•Monroe, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

ATI is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to support the Monroe Production Facility within its Specialty Materials business unit. The position is based in Monroe, North Carolina. The analyst assists with operational rate development and maintenance, cost planning and analysis, month-end reporting, and inventory transactions. The role serves as the facility’s accounting and finance leader, supporting business decisions and driving the month-end close, while also contributing to process improvement and project-based work. The successful candidate will quickly learn ATI’s culture and processes, work independently with minimal oversight in a matrixed environment, and bring a continuous-improvement mindset.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 3 years of accounting or cost experience in a manufacturing setting.
Previous experience with inventory transactions.
Self-directed, with the ability to lead and communicate across multiple functions and organizational levels.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
Ability to embrace and drive change.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of inventory reserves.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience at a multi-location, midsize-to-large company.
MBA, CPA, or CMA certification.
Background in process manufacturing.
Understanding of inventory transactions.
ERP experience in a manufacturing setting; Oracle experience is a plus.
SQL experience.
Previous project management experience.
Knowledge of variance analysis and cost accounting controls.

Responsibilities

Serve as the facility’s finance resource, providing data-driven insights to operations, production, and management.
Monitor and reconcile inventory batches, resolve variances, and ensure proper accounting treatment throughout the manufacturing process.
Assist with annual planning for variable and fixed costs and department expense budgets.
Assist with month-end closing activities.
Lead the site’s annual physical inventory count and support the cycle count program.
Work with plant finance staff to understand cost variances and help reduce total cost.
Generate monthly financial reports and analytics for review with site and business leadership.
Partner with operations to analyze, track, and report cost-saving initiatives.
Calculate ROI and financial impacts for capital projects and major maintenance.
Periodically review labor and overhead rates for accuracy and improvement opportunities.
Contribute to process improvement and project-based work.