Strategic Cost Analyst

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare and wellness

401K Savings Plan featuring a company

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Vehicle Discount Program

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Job summary

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc. is seeking a Cost Analyst/Accountant to support plant financial performance through cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. You will partner with manufacturing and functional leadership to understand cost drivers and provide actionable insights for decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing actual vs. budget templates, monthly close activities, inventory audits and cost target setting.

Qualifications

• CPA or CMA recommended.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience with MS Excel and financial analysis.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong team member relations with a focus on teamwork and inclusion.
• Collaborate with Mazda and Toyota teams on cost drivers and budgets.
• Create actual vs. budget templates and perform variance analysis.
• Prepare and analyze transaction reports and monthly close activities.
• Prepare inventory audits post SOP and support cost improvement initiatives.
• Track and visualize manufacturing actual vs. budget cost and lead PDCA activities.
• Support accounting functions and create standard work and templates.

Skills

MS Excel

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Great analytical skills

Education

CPA or CMA Recommended

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials or SAP/ERP

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access Database

Job description

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc. is seeking a Cost Analyst/Accountant to support plant financial performance through cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. You will partner with manufacturing and functional leadership to understand cost drivers and provide actionable insights for decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing actual vs. budget templates, monthly close activities, inventory audits and cost target setting.