Labor Cost Analyst – Manufacturing Finance & Analytics

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare and wellness

401K Savings Plan with company match

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Vehicle Discount Program

Child Care Assistance Program

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Cost Analyst to manage labor budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting.

You will partner with multiple departments to analyze headcount, labor hours, and cost drivers, ensuring accurate monthly closes and audit support. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of cost analysis experience in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards/Workday).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Two+ years cost analysis experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Workday).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual, quarterly and monthly labor budget and forecast processes.
• Conduct plan vs. actual variance analyses.
• Prepare information for annual financial statement audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze headcount and labor costs.
• Create and maintain labor cost reports and dashboards.
• Report labor cost results to senior management and in cost meetings.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Cost Analyst to manage labor budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting.

You will partner with multiple departments to analyze headcount, labor hours, and cost drivers, ensuring accurate monthly closes and audit support. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of cost analysis experience in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards/Workday).