Manufacturing Cost Analyst

Caliberr Staffing; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberr Staffing seeks a Manufacturing Cost Analyst to drive financial clarity through rigorous analysis of materials, labor, and overhead. You will partner with operations to identify cost drivers, develop models, and support strategic pricing decisions.

The role emphasizes standard costing, inventory accounting, and ERP costing transitions to ensure accurate reporting and profitability. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems proficiency.
• Strong analytical mindset translating data into insights.
• Understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and refine standard cost models with data for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify cost drivers and improve efficiency.
• Analyze sales data and cost structures to inform pricing strategies.
• Develop cost estimates and financial models for complex customer quotes.
• Monitor and report manufacturing variances in materials usage and labor efficiency.
• Execute financial close activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold.
• Assist in budgets and forecasts for manufacturing expenses.
• Lead transition and optimization of ERP costing methodologies for accurate reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP systems experience

Analytical mindset

Standard costing

Inventory accounting

Variance analysis

3+ years cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Tools

Infor CloudSuite Industrial

Automation tools / AI for accounting

Job description

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Cost Analyst, you will serve as a vital partner to our operations and leadership teams, driving financial clarity through rigorous cost analysis and process optimization. You will leverage your expertise in inventory valuation and variance reporting to influence strategic business decisions and improve overall profitability.

As a Manufacturing Cost Analyst, you will serve as a vital partner to our operations and leadership teams, driving financial clarity through rigorous cost analysis and process optimization. You will leverage your expertise in inventory valuation and variance reporting to influence strategic business decisions and improve overall profitability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and refine standard cost models, incorporating accurate data for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify cost drivers and implement efficiency improvements.
• Analyze sales data and cost structures to provide actionable insights for pricing strategies.
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates and financial models to support complex customer quoting processes.
• Monitor and report on manufacturing variances, focusing on material usage and labor efficiency.
• Execute key financial close activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold.
• Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts for manufacturing expenses.
• Lead the transition and optimization of ERP costing methodologies to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing cost accounting role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
• Comprehensive understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience within a contract manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience with Infor CloudSuite Industrial or similar high-level ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage automation tools or AI to enhance accounting workflows.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial findings to cross-functional stakeholders.