We are offering an exciting opportunity in the machinery manufacturing industry in Chicago Heights, Illinois. We are seeking a Cost Analyst to join our team. The role involves providing financial support and analysis within our manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on cost accounting concepts. This position offers an annual salary of 75K-90K plus medical, dental, and vision insurance and paid time off.
Responsibilities:
• Establish effective working relationships with operational personnel, delivering clear and concise financial data to enhance their understanding of financial results within their responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain financial models and reports for management and other leaders.
• Calculate and analyze breakeven points by plant and product to inform financial strategies.
• Create, validate, and support manufacturing KPI’s to streamline operations.
• Analyze and evaluate capital project requests for compliance with corporate policy, including ROI justification.
• Conduct thorough research on inventory transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs, comparing them to budgets and historical results, and effectively communicate findings.
• Investigate operating costs to identify trends and devise coordinated plans to reduce costs.
• Initiate and implement best practices and procedures, aiming to identify and eliminate manual processes.
• Develop financial controls and strategize auditing and testing of programs and procedures.