Strategic Manufacturing Cost & Margin Analyst

Crenlo Engineered Cabs; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crenlo Engineered Cabs is seeking an Operational Finance Analyst to oversee our Std Cost System and drive margin analysis across facilities. You will ensure data integrity for cost and inventory, support manufacturing operations, and deliver actionable insights to improve financial performance.

The role combines strong analytical skills with manufacturing process knowledge and experience in ERP tools such as Oracle. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, exposure to ADP or similar financial systems preferred.
• CPA or CMA a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insights on gross margins, manufacturing variances, and product-line profitability.
• Conduct variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, and PPV) and partner with operations to implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Plant Controllers, operations, engineering and sales to improve decision-making on pricing, cost control, and resource utilization.
• Manage ERP cost accounting systems, including annual cost roll and labor updates.
• Develop and standardize cost accounting processes across plants to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Collaborate with IT and ERP teams to enhance system functionality and reporting accuracy.
• Be involved with inventory valuation, reconciliation, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with operations to improve inventory control and cycle count accuracy.
• Monitor and analyze inventory turnover, excess, and obsolescence trends to minimize write-offs.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives to align working capital with production and demand planning.
• Ensure Oracle ERP inventory modules reflect accurate and current data for production and finance reporting.
• Lead cost reduction and efficiency initiatives, including cost avoidance, process automation, and waste reduction.
• Support external and internal audit requirements as needed.

Skills

Business Analysis

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Cross-functional lead

Communication

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA or CMA (bonus)

Tools

Oracle ERP

ADP

Job description

Crenlo Engineered Cabs is seeking an Operational Finance Analyst to oversee our Std Cost System and drive margin analysis across facilities. You will ensure data integrity for cost and inventory, support manufacturing operations, and deliver actionable insights to improve financial performance.

The role combines strong analytical skills with manufacturing process knowledge and experience in ERP tools such as Oracle. Travel up to 30% may be required.