Senior Cost and Operations Analyst

MultiTech • Mounds View, MN

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About The Position

The Cost & Operations Analyst manages product cost records, conducts monthly cost rollups, and prepares cost estimates for new products. The role analyzes cost differences between manufacturing options, tracks cost trends, and recommends cost improvements while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

The analyst supports month-end close and inventory reconciliation, prepares cost variance and inventory reports, and analyzes supply chain, inventory, demand, and supply-plan data to identify savings and improve operational efficiency. The role also supports division performance monitoring, cost control, audit requests, ad hoc analysis, and ERP system automation changes and upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; equivalent relevant experience is considered.
• 2–5 years of work experience in operations and/or production cost analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costs and cost accounting.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft programs, particularly Excel.
• Organized, methodical, and thorough in compiling and analyzing data and maintaining records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build successful working relationships with different departments.

Nice To Haves

• Technology manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end duties to ensure a proper and timely inventory close.
• Participate in month-end close activities, including creating journal entries and reconciling inventory.
• Prepare and analyze monthly cost variance and inventory reports.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, and supply plans to support product availability.
• Support demand planning and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Analyze results and recommend actions to management to monitor division performance and control operating costs, partnering with operations on initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis for business partners.
• Support financial and internal audit requests.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and complete records of actual and expected product costs.
• Execute monthly cost rollups in the ERP system and highlight reasons for cost changes.
• Track, report, and interpret costing trends to help leadership understand business impact and plan accordingly.
• Support system automation changes and upgrades.
• Prepare cost estimates for new products and analyze cost differences between manufacturing options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior