Industrial Cost & Inventory Finance Analyst

Build financial clarity where products are made Imagine stepping onto the production floor, seeing orders flow, and knowing your analysis helps every unit ship on time and on cost. This role turns raw data into real-world decisions that sharpen performance across the plant.

Your impact

Establish and refine standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead to reflect how the plant truly runs Diagnose material, labor, and overhead variances and explain the story behind the numbers

Safeguard inventory accuracy by monitoring receipts, transfers, and adjustments

Keep the books tight by reconciling the inventory subledger to the general ledger

Strengthen count accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventory participation

The work Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed support schedules

Contribute to month-, quarter-, and year-end close readiness and execution

Turn manufacturing variance analysis into clear guidance for operations

Support financial statement preparation and craft concise management reports

Plan, forecast, decide

Help build annual budgets and rolling forecasts

Track results against plan and highlight emerging trends

Deliver financial analysis that informs operational decisions

Systems and control mindset

Own cost data within ERP systems such as IQMS, SAP, or Oracle Ensure internal controls over inventory and financial reporting operate effectively

Partner across the plant

Work closely with production, supply chain, and operations to validate cost drivers

Lead and support process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy

Translate finance concepts into plain language for non-finance stakeholders

Your background

Education and experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field2–5 years of accounting experience; manufacturing environment preferred

Practical experience in cost or inventory accounting strongly preferred

Technical strengthsERP experience (IQMS, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Excel power user (pivot tables, lookups, analytical modeling)
Working knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting practices

How you work Curious, analytical, and solutions-oriented

Detail-driven and reliable under time constraints

Clear communicator who collaborates effectively

Preferred qualifications CPA or active progress toward certification

Standard costing and variance analysis expertise

Background with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement

Where you’ll work Office-based role with regular engagement on the production floor

Expect occasional extended hours during close or audits

How success shows upOn-time, accurate reporting and reconciliations

Actionable variance insights that guide operations

High inventory accuracy and tight subledger-to-GL alignment

Process improvements that reduce cost and boost efficiency