Cost Analyst

AccruePartners; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a skilled finance professional to join our manufacturing finance team in Huntersville, NC. You will drive meaningful financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting to optimize profitability and operational performance.

Responsibilities include partnering with operations to deliver accurate forecasts, identify cost-saving opportunities, and strengthen controls. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in a manufacturing setting are required, with SAP and advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field with 3+ years in financial analysis, controlling, or accounting in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, inventory, and variance analysis.
• Experience with SAP and advanced Excel to build models and improve reporting accuracy.
• Collaborative, analytical, and able to communicate with cross‑functional teams and uphold ethics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance and Operations to deliver financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Strengthen financial controls, support audits, and enhance reporting processes across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

KPI reporting

Cost optimization

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Team You Will Be Joining

• A global manufacturing organization with more than 100 years of industry leadership, delivering innovative conveyor, processing, and power transmission solutions to customers worldwide.


• A company recognized for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and sustainability, serving a diverse customer base across manufacturing, logistics, and material handling industries.


• A collaborative finance organization that partners closely with operations to drive financial performance, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making.


• A business continuing to invest in process improvements, technology, and operational efficiencies to support long-term growth.

What They Offer You

• The opportunity to join a stable, globally recognized manufacturing organization with a strong reputation and long-tenured workforce.


• High visibility across Finance and Operations with the ability to directly influence business performance and profitability.


• A collaborative culture that values continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development.


• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities within a global organization.

Why This Role Is Important

• Partner with Finance and Operations to deliver meaningful financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting that drives informed business decisions and improves operational performance.


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting while identifying cost‑saving opportunities and supporting profitability across manufacturing operations.


• Serve as a key business partner by strengthening financial controls, supporting audits, enhancing reporting processes, and providing actionable insights that improve efficiency and transparency throughout the organization.

The Background That Fits

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline with 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, controlling, or accounting within a manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cycle counts, inventory, and manufacturing variance analysis.


• Experience leveraging SAP and advanced Excel to analyze financial data, develop models, and improve reporting accuracy and operational decision‑making.


• A collaborative professional with exceptional analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills who thrives partnering with cross‑functional teams and maintaining high ethical standards.


• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, internal controls, regulatory compliance, or an advanced degree is considered a plus.