Cost Financial Analyst

Serve as a core finance partner to Manufacturing and Operations by driving visibility into cost structures (materials, conversion, logistics), improving forecast accuracy, and enabling cost control and capital allocation decisions.

·       Partner with Manufacturing to analyze product cost structure (materials, labor, conversion, yield) and identify cost drivers impacting profitability

·       Own monthly manufacturing variance analysis (volume, yield, cost rate, mix), explaining deviations vs AOP and forecast

·        Support cost optimization initiatives including plant efficiency, yield improvement, and sourcing decisions

·       Lead the annual operating plan and forecasting for Operations, SG&A and capital highlighting key risks and opportunities, while driving potential mitigating actions

·       Develop driver-based models linking volume, yield, and cost assumptions to financial outcomes

·       Participate in the month-end close ensuring accuracy of results and understanding variance drivers

·       Lead monthly reviews with stakeholders to ensure accountability and alignment on cost targets

·       Supports the development of the annual capital plan, forecasts and analy