Senior Financial Analyst Manufacturing Cost Accounting & FP&A

VALLEY MILK LLC•Turlock, CA

5d•$90,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to lead the development and improvement of our manufacturing cost accounting and FP&A functions. This role will be instrumental in building accurate product cost models, improving BOM and routing structures, and providing insights that drive operational and financial decisions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, process costing, and financial analysis, with the ability to partner closely with operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or CPA/CMA preferred).
Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting (food, dairy, or process industries strongly preferred).
Strong understanding of standard costing, BOMs, routings, and variance analysis.
Experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 preferred) and advanced Excel skills; BI tools a plus.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in dairy or food processing; other process manufacturing industries considered.
Proven track record of building cost structures and improving costing accuracy.
Strategic mindset with attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain accurate cost models for all products and processes, including labor, overhead, and yield factors.
Analyze ROI and financial viability of new projects, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives.
Validate historical capital investments and assess ongoing performance.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
Collaborate with operations to integrate labor and overhead into BOMs and routings.
Improve financial reporting tools and dashboards to enhance decision-making.
Implement and optimize cost accounting processes and controls for a process manufacturing environment.
Utilize ERP systems (Sage X3 experience preferred) to extract, analyze, and report financial data.
Support month-end and year-end close processes with cost and variance analysis.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.