Manufacturing Cost Analytics Senior Financial Analyst

Kforce Inc; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Senior Financial Analyst to join a technology manufacturing client’s finance team in Merrimack County, NH.

The role reports to the Controller and partners with the CFO, operations leadership, and Plant Manager to deliver cost accounting, inventory analysis, and manufacturing performance reporting. The position involves cost roll-ups, variance analysis, budgeting support, financial modeling, and cross-functional collaboration with Accounting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, inventory accounting, or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, operational reporting, and financial close processes.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing reporting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reconciliations, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both finance and operations teams in an on-site manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, cost roll-ups, and variance analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, labor utilization, production efficiency, margins, and other operational metrics.
• Partner with Plant Managers and Operations leadership to identify cost reduction opportunities and support process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for manufacturing operations.
• Perform ad hoc financial modeling and business analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership teams on cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable accounting standards.
• Support ERP system enhancements, reporting improvements, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory analysis

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kforce Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Senior Financial Analyst to join a technology manufacturing client’s finance team in Merrimack County, NH.

The role reports to the Controller and partners with the CFO, operations leadership, and Plant Manager to deliver cost accounting, inventory analysis, and manufacturing performance reporting. The position involves cost roll-ups, variance analysis, budgeting support, financial modeling, and cross-functional collaboration with Accounting,