Job Title: Plant Cost Analyst

Job Description

Be the "go-to" person at the facility for any financial information or analysis that is required. Monitor inventory batches and resolve any variances as they progress through the facility, ensuring the proper accounting treatment of inventory through 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. Serve as the site lead for the annual physical inventory count and provide support for the cycle count program. Work with plant finance personnel to understand cost variances and work toward reducing total costs. Generate monthly financial reporting and analytics to be reviewed with operations. Partner with operations to analyze, track, and report cost-saving initiatives. Calculate ROI and financial impacts for capital projects and major maintenance. Perform periodic evaluations of labor and overhead rates.

Hard Skills

• Financial analysis

• Inventory management

• Annual planning for costs

• Month-end closing activities

• Financial reporting

• Cost variance analysis

• ROI calculations

• Labor and overhead rate evaluations

Soft Skills

• Leadership

• Cross-functional communication

• Ability to explain finance/accounting concepts to non-financial managers

• Embracing and driving change

• Detail-oriented

• Highly organized

• Strong problem-solving

• Analytical skills

• Decision-making skills

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Richland

Work Environment

Manufacturing and production facility, temperature-controlled but very hot in the summer due to proximity to a furnace

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.