Cost Manager

Cost Manager

Toledo, Ohio, United States Or refer someone Job Openings

About the Job Cost Manager

How will you contribute to the team?

• Track and organize site operational expense (Opex) spend in alignment with desired departmental cost breakdown structure.
• Analyze operational expenses and cost transactions against departmental budgets and forecast assumptions.
• Ensure documented expenses are recorded and settling accurately to appropriate departmental cost centers and sub-projects.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and reports of expenses to departmental budget owners, including breakdowns of costs, forecasts, period variances.
• Create detailed reports on ad-hoc basis based on necessitation.
• Assist with the preparation of work orders to facilitate the generation of purchase orders and other settlements.
• Collaborate with budget owners to identify continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiencies and evaluate cost reductions opportunities.
• Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to management and departmental/cost center budget owners.
• Collaborate with Opex budget and cost center owners to understand cost break down structures and identify areas for improvement for enhanced cost visibility.
• Spearhead continuous improvement opportunities for process improvements, reporting streamlining, and accrual validation.
• Report monthly on departmental financial status to key stakeholders, summarizing analysis.
• Ensure operational departments understand and follow financial policies and procedures.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Cost or Data Analyst or related field.
• 2+ years of experience leading cost or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Apps, and digital tools such as PowerBi.
• Must be articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Must be able collaborate and coordinate with several stakeholders, gaining alignment, and establishing structure.
• Must be able to interpret and analyze large data sets and report analysis concisely.