💼 Senior Cost Financial Analyst
📍 Location: Milan, OH (On-site, 5 days per week)
🏭 Industry: Building Materials / Manufacturing
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent experience)
💼 Experience Level: Mid–Senior (7–10 years)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Possible for the ideal candidate
🕓 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
🌟 The Opportunity
A leading manufacturer in the building materials industry is seeking a Senior Cost Financial Analyst to join their plant operations team in Milan, Ohio. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role suited for a finance professional with strong analytical expertise and a passion for driving operational excellence.
As a key member of the plant management team, you’ll provide strategic financial leadership, perform detailed cost and operational analysis, and partner with leadership to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and process improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a continuous improvement environment where financial insights drive business performance.
🧭 Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Analysis
Act as a strategic business partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team, providing insights that drive cost reduction, productivity, and profitability.
Lead the development of the annual operating plan, and manage monthly financial forecasting processes.
Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results.
Prepare and present financial analyses to plant and division leadership teams.
Cost & Process Optimization
Evaluate and monitor standard costs, BOMs, and routings for production operations.
Perform cost variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance.
Assess and analyze the financial feasibility of capital expenditure projects.
Create, document, and enhance financial processes to strengthen internal controls and efficiency.
Reporting & Business Partnership
Reconcile general ledger accounts related to plant operations.
Deliver clear, data-driven insights to inform leadership decisions and business strategies.
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve operational and financial transparency.
Support ad-hoc analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to guide strategic decisions.
🎓 Qualifications
Required
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
✅ 7+ years of professional experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3+ years in manufacturing cost accounting.
✅ Strong financial acumen, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
✅ Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
✅ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, and complex formulas).
✅ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams and leadership levels.
Preferred
⭐ Working knowledge of SAP or other major ERP systems.
⭐ Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
⭐ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
💡 Why You’ll Love This Role
You’ll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on financial performance while collaborating closely with plant and corporate leadership. This role offers a mix of analytical challenge, operational influence, and career development potential within a respected and growing organization.
You’ll thrive if you’re someone who enjoys being hands-on, detail-oriented, and business-savvy — capable of turning data into meaningful decisions.
🎯 Position Highlights
Work Environment: Fully on-site (M–F, standard office hours)
Travel: Minimal (0–10 days per year)
Reporting Structure: Reports to Plant Manager, partnering with division leadership
Compensation: Competitive base salary + benefits + potential relocation assistance
If you’re a results-driven finance professional with a passion for manufacturing and cost analysis — this role offers the chance to build influence, drive operational success, and grow within a values-driven organization.