Senior Cost Analyst – Manufacturing Finance

ATI; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI is seeking a Sr. Cost Analyst for its Monroe, NC facility. This role is critical in operational cost management, month-end reporting, and driving financial insights for decisions. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

The successful candidate will monitor inventory, assist in planning processes, generate reports, and lead improvement projects. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting/cost experience in manufacturing.
• Previous experience with inventory transactions.
• Ability to lead and communicate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile inventory batches and variances.
• Assist in the annual planning process for costs and budgets.
• Generate monthly financial reports and analytics.

Skills

Self-directed

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA, CPA, or CMA certification

Tools

ERP experience (Oracle)

SQL experience

Job description

Proven to Perform.

From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

ATI is seeking to hire a Sr. Cost Analyst to support the Monroe Production Facility of our Specialty Materials business unit. This position will be based in Monroe, NC.

As a Sr. Cost Analyst, you will be responsible for assisting in the subject areas of operational rate development & maintenance, cost planning, analysis, month-end reporting and inventory transactions at ATI's Monroe, NC facility. This role's primary focus is to be the accounting/finance leader for the facility to help and support in decisions being made as well as driving month end close. This position will also be involved in process improvement and project-based work.

A successful Sr. Cost Analyst will quickly grasp ATI's business culture and processes, be able to work independently with minimal oversight in a matrixed environment and possess a strong continuous improvement mindset.

Other Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to finance resource at the facility — providing data-driven insights to operations, production, and management.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory batches, resolving variances and ensuring proper accounting treatment through each stage of the manufacturing process.
• Assist in the annual planning process for variable and fixed costs as well as the department expense budgets.
• Assist with month-end closing activities
• Site lead for annual physical inventory count and provide support for cycle count program
• Work with plant finance people to understand cost variances and work toward driving total cost down.
• Generate monthly financial reports and analytics to review with site and business leadership.
• Partner with operations to analyze, track and report cost saving initiatives
• Calculate ROI and financial impacts for capital projects and major maintenance
• Perform periodic reviews of labor and overhead rates for accuracy and improvement opportunities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• A minimum of 3 years of accounting/cost experience in a manufacturing setting
• Previous experience with inventory transactions

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience for a multi-location, midsize to large company
• MBA, CPA, or CMA certification.
• Background in process manufacturing Understanding of inventory transactions
• ERP experience in a manufacturing setting (Oracle experience a plus)
• SQL experience
• Previous project management experience
• Knowledge of variance analysis, and cost accounting controls.

Skills

• Self-directed with ability to lead and communicate across multiple functions and levels of the organization
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial audiences.
• Ability to embrace and drive change
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Inventory reserves
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

• It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.