Manufacturing Cost Analyst: Cross Functional Impact

CFS; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Strong tenure

Job summary

CFS in Wisconsin is seeking a Cost Analyst to provide direct visibility into manufacturing operations while collaborating with production, engineering, procurement, and finance teams. The position focuses on maintaining standard costs, analyzing variances, and supporting cost targets across multiple departments.

The role offers a stable, team-oriented environment with strong benefits and opportunities to influence strategic cost decisions in a diverse product-making company.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee physical inventory processes.
• Maintain standard costs and review standard versus actual cost variances.
• Conduct production floor walkthroughs to investigate variances, reporting issues, and cost build-ups.
• Analyze bills of materials (BOMs) and raw material costs.
• Partner with production, engineering, and procurement teams to develop cost estimates and establish cost targets.
• Support general accounting activities and financial reporting processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

CFS in Wisconsin is seeking a Cost Analyst to provide direct visibility into manufacturing operations while collaborating with production, engineering, procurement, and finance teams. The position focuses on maintaining standard costs, analyzing variances, and supporting cost targets across multiple departments.

The role offers a stable, team-oriented environment with strong benefits and opportunities to influence strategic cost decisions in a diverse product-making company.