Cost Management Specialist - J0052336

Astemo Ltd.; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. is seeking a Cost Analyst to lead the plant's cost management functions in Kentucky.

You will analyze production costs, variances, and performance metrics to drive operational and financial efficiency, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to support decisions and uncover savings. In this role you will develop cost models, support budgeting, monitor inventory valuations, and provide ad-hoc analysis for strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years of progressive experience in cost accounting or financial analysis.
• Prior automotive manufacturing or tier supplier experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report cost data for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Develop and maintain cost models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Perform variance analysis and explain drivers of deviations.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities with operations and supply chain.
• Support new product costing including BOM, routing, overhead.
• Monitor inventory valuation and perform reconciliations with accounting.
• Assist in annual budgets, forecasts, and rolling estimates.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis for decisions (make-vs-buy, pricing).

Skills

Leadership

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Communication

Business acumen

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Industrial Engineering

MBA or CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QAD

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Cost Analyst is responsible for helping lead the plant’s cost management function, ensuring accurate and timely analysis of production costs, variances, and performance metrics to drive operational and financial efficiency. This role provides partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to support decision-making, identify cost savings opportunities, and strengthen the plant’s financial performance.

Description

Position Summary

The Cost Analyst is responsible for helping lead the plant’s cost management function, ensuring accurate and timely analysis of production costs, variances, and performance metrics to drive operational and financial efficiency. This role provides partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to support decision-making, identify cost savings opportunities, and strengthen the plant’s financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report on cost data related to materials, labor, and overhead in manufacturing processes.


• Develop and maintain cost models, dashboards and reporting tools for management decision-making.


• Perform variance analysis (actual vs. standard, budget vs. forecast) and explain drivers of deviations.


• Partner with operations, engineering and supply chain teams to identify cost-reduction opportunities.


• Support new product costing, including bill of materials (BOM), routing and overhead allocation.


• Monitor inventory valuation and perform reconciliations in collaboration with accounting.


• Assist in preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and rolling estimates.


• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies and accounting standards.


• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions (e.g., make vs. buy, capital investments, pricing strategies).

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering or related field (MBA or CPA/CMA preferred).


• 2-3 years of progressive experience in cost accounting, financial analysis or operations finance.


• Prior experience in automotive manufacturing or a tier-one/tier-two supplier environment preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.


• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing cost structures, variance analysis and operational finance.


• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, QAD or similar) and advanced Excel skills.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into operational insights.


• Strong business acumen with a results-driven, problem-solving mindset.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

• This role is primarily based in a manufacturing environment and may require occasional travel to support corporate initiatives, customers or suppliers.


• Occasional overtime or off-shift support may be required during audits or critical system implementations.