Cost Engineer (Temp)

Outokumpu Chrome Oy; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Outokumpu Chrome Oy in Calvert, AL is seeking a temporary Cost Engineer to join their Finance team. This role involves acting as a plant controller and financial advisor while planning, analyzing, and reporting on production costs. The ideal candidate will have a background in cost accounting, experience in the metals manufacturing industry, and strong analytical skills. The hourly rate ranges from $35.00 to $45.00. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement during its six-month duration.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in desired field preferred.
• Provides support for preparation of capital investment.
• 5-10 years of previous experience in cost accounting/planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with operation leaders to drive best practices.
• Analyzes financial status by determining variances; recommending actions.
• Develops automated applications to increase productivity.
• Prepares and assembles cost reports for management.
• Presents Capital Expenditure proposals to senior management.
• Conducts ad-hoc reporting and analysis for plant management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Manufacturing experience

Cost accounting

SAP or ERP experience

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering or similar

Job description

Cost Engineer (Temporary)

We’re seeking a temporary Cost Engineer to join our Finance team.

This is a temporary assignment of up to six months at our Calvert, AL location (hybrid).

Objective

The Cost Engineer acts as plant controller/financial advisor for the respective plant. Plan, analyze and report production costs. This individual is an active member of the mill management team and is expected to lead and support all aspects of facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. BS preferred.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in desired field preferred.
• Provide support for preparation of capital investment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Manufacturing experience required; metals industry preferred.
• 5-10 years of previous experience in cost accounting/planning and analysis.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
• Strong experience in use and applications of Microsoft Office, mainly PowerPoint & Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates with operation leaders to drive best practices, monitor cost performances, and work with operations’ teams to optimize cost strategies.
• Improves financial status by analyzing costs results and variances; identifying trends; recommending actions.
• Increases productivity by developing automated applications, eliminating duplications, coordinating information requirements.
• Prepares and assembles the specific cost and operational efficiency reports and solutions for operations management presented at the monthly business review meetings.
• Partners with business stakeholders to prepare and consolidate Capital Expenditure proposals and present to senior management for review and approval.
• Prepares complete cost of manufacturing figures to support the Annual Plan, Mid-year Review and Forecast processes by providing guidance, support and analytics to management for respective production areas.
• Conducts ad-hoc reporting and analysis (e.g., performance deviations) required for respective plant management.
• Participates or manages projects (if required) for cost reduction efforts (including scope of IT related projects) to support respective production area.
• Supports accurate reporting of cost of manufacturing by providing timely and accurate accrual information relative to the respective production area.
• Provides reasonable and reliable new product cost estimates that provide basis for determining new business opportunities.

Hourly Rate: $35.00 to $45.00

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-225-9748 or email [e-mail].