Senior Cost Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst – Factory Operations
Acton, MA | On-Site 5 Days/Week

We’re seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Factory Operations to join a growing manufacturing organization in Acton, MA
. This is a highly visible role partnering directly with plant leadership to analyze costs, improve efficiency, and provide financial insights that directly impact manufacturing performance.

Are you a strong financial analyst with manufacturing experience who enjoys getting close to the business and using data to drive operational decisions?

We’re seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Factory Operations to join a growing manufacturing organization in Acton, MA
. This is a highly visible role partnering directly with plant leadership to analyze costs, improve efficiency, and provide financial insights that directly impact manufacturing performance.

• Monitor and analyze factory operating expenses, including labor, materials, utilities, and overhead
• Prepare monthly financial and statistical reporting, including detailed variance analysis
• Partner with the Plant Controller and Finance Manager on budgets, forecasts, and labor utilization
• Identify cost trends and provide recommendations to improve cost control and operational efficiency
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to understand key cost drivers
• Support inventory accounting, maintenance storeroom valuation, fixed assets, CIP, and fixed asset audits
• Participate in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Ensure financial data is accurate and aligned with internal controls and accounting standards
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support operational initiatives and performance reviews

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 5+ years of financial analysis experience
  , ideally within a manufacturing or plant environment
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing operations
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and operational KPIs
• Experience with inventory accounting and production cost tracking

This is an excellent opportunity to move beyond traditional financial reporting and become a key financial partner to manufacturing leadership
. Your analysis and recommendations will directly influence cost management, operational efficiency, budgeting, and plant performance.

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a hands-on finance and operations team while gaining meaningful exposure to the full spectrum of manufacturing finance and plant operations
.