Cost Analyst - Onsite

Full-time

Kforce is working with a growing manufacturer in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI) area that is looking to add a Senior Cost Analyst for their Manufacturing Operations to join their finance team. Summary: This role partners closely with Operations and Cost Accounting to drive financial performance across manufacturing. You wil lead budgeting, forecasting, and analysis tied to cost, margins, inventory, and productivity while supporting strategic and operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities:

Analyze monthly and quarterly manufacturing results, cost trends, and EBITDA drivers
Build and maintain financial models to evaluate costs, ROI, and operational initiatives
Review product and departmental P&Ls; Identify risks, inefficiencies, and corrective actions
Lead manufacturing budgeting and forecasting (volume, labor, material, overhead)
Prepare executive and Board-level reporting packages
Perform variance analysis vs. budget
Support capital investments, pricing decisions, and headcount planning
Partner with Cost Accounting on standard costs, variances, inventory valuation, and absorption
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and financial metrics for leadership
Collaborate cross-functionally
Improve FP&A processes, reporting tools, and system automation (ERP/BI/planning tools)
3-5+ years of FP&A/financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment.
Manufacturing and cost accounting background required
Advanced Excel, financial modeling, ERP and BI tools
Strong business partnership and communication skills
Note you must live in West MI as this role is fully onsite with one day working from home.

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