Manufacturing Costing & Margin Analyst

Timpte; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules and NO weekend

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA

Generous PTO and Holiday Pay

Yearly Golf Membership

401k Match

And MORE!

Job summary

Timpte in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting with a focus on manufacturing operations and standard costing. You will partner with operations, supply chain, and accounting to ensure accurate product costing and meaningful cost insights.

The role involves forecasting and budgeting for COGS, monitoring variances, and driving cost reduction initiatives. A CPA is desirable and 2–5+ years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA desired.
• 2–5+ years of relevant experience; public accounting preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to explain financial info clearly.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard costing system: material, labor, overhead rates.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and identify root causes.
• Forecast and budget for COGS, inventory, and manufacturing expenses.
• Assist in annual standard cost roll and periodic updates.
• Validate BOMs, routings, and work center rates with operations/engineering.
• Prepare monthly margin analysis by product line, customer, and facility.
• Support month-end close: inventory valuation, journal entries, reconciliations.
• Develop financial models for pricing, capex decisions, and cost reductions.
• Evaluate capital expenditure ROI, payback, and make-vs-buy decisions.
• Monitor inventory trends including excess/obsolete inventory.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA desired

Tools

Excel

Job description

Timpte in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and reporting with a focus on manufacturing operations and standard costing. You will partner with operations, supply chain, and accounting to ensure accurate product costing and meaningful cost insights.

The role involves forecasting and budgeting for COGS, monitoring variances, and driving cost reduction initiatives. A CPA is desirable and 2–5+ years of relevant experience is expected.