Plant Cost Analyst

Johns Manville; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Travel accident coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Mentoring program

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a Plant Cost Analyst to deliver robust cost accounting support for a manufacturing facility. You will analyze financial and operating data, partner with plant leadership to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives, and prepare monthly forecasts and operating plans.

The role requires a Finance or Accounting background, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to engage across teams.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant Finance or Accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis.
• Solid planning and analysis skills for annual operating planning, forecasts and analyses.
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Execute full financial support for plant management to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
• Conduct detailed month-end and year-end closing activities while reporting the financial results to the plant manager, plant staff, and division personnel.
• Assist in the development of plant BOMs, routings, and standard costs.
• Reconcile related general ledger accounts.
• Evaluate financials of capital spending projects.
• Drive development of plant financial operating plan and manage monthly financial forecasting.
• Perform financial and strategic analysis to enable accurate business decisions and/or investments.
• Work with the leadership team on ad-hoc analysis to analyze trends in the business and provide insights into financial forecasts and modeling.
• Create and improve financial processes and procedures for plant operations.
• Maintenance of internal controls, SOX compliance and coordination of quarterly control assessment activities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel modelling

Forecasting & budgeting

Variance analysis

Communication skills

ERP systems (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$80,000.00-$110,000.00 Annual This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Position Overview

The Plant Cost Analyst will provide strong cost accounting support to a business for a manufacturing facility. In addition, the Plant Cost Analyst will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting financial and operational data, partnering with the plant leadership team to drive focus and ownership of cost reduction and productivity efforts.

Your Day-to-Day

• Execute full financial support for plant management to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
• Conduct detailed month-end and year-end closing activities while reporting the financial results to the plant manager, plant staff, and division personnel.
• Assist in the development of plant BOMs, routings, and standard costs.
• Reconcile related general ledger accounts.
• Evaluate financials of capital spending projects.
• Drive development of plant financial operating plan and manage monthly financial forecasting.
• Perform financial and strategic analysis to enable accurate business decisions and/or investments.
• Work with the leadership team on ad-hoc analysis to analyze trends in the business and provide insights into financial forecasts and modeling.
• Create and improve financial processes and procedures for plant operations.
• Maintenance of internal controls, SOX compliance and coordination of quarterly control assessment activities.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor of Science in Finance, Economics or related field.
• 4 years of relevant Finance or Accounting overall experience, which includes manufacturing cost accounting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Solid planning and analysis skills for annual operating planning process, forecasts, analyses, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work with multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be energetic and performance-driven.
• Minimal travel required (0 - 10 days per year).

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Benefits

• Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.
• JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match.
• JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
• Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well.
• The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.
• JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
• Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program.
• This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process.
• Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters.
• Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story. Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.