Job Title : Senior Plan Cost Analyst

Location : Richburg, SC Facility (Relocation Assistance: Available)

Job Type : Full-time, direct hire perm

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist in operational rate development, cost planning, analysis, month-end reporting, and inventory transactions.
• Act as the accounting/finance leader for the facility, supporting decision-making and driving month-end close processes.
• Engage in process improvement and project-based work.
• Independently work within a matrixed environment, demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset.
• Serve as the primary financial contact at the facility, providing necessary financial information and analysis.
• Monitor inventory batches, resolve variances, and ensure proper accounting treatment throughout the manufacturing process.
• Assist in annual planning for variable/fixed costs and departmental expense budgets.
• Lead the annual physical inventory count and support the cycle count program.
• Collaborate with plant finance teams to understand cost variances and drive total cost reduction.
• Generate monthly financial reports and analytics for operations review.
• Partner with operations to track and report cost saving initiatives, calculate ROI for capital projects, and evaluate financial impacts.
• Periodically evaluate labor and overhead rates.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting/cost experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with inventory transactions.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Accounting experience in a multi-location, mid-to-large company.
• Background in process manufacturing and understanding of inventory transactions.
• ERP experience in a manufacturing setting (Oracle preferred).
• SQL experience.
• Previous project management experience.

Skills :

• Self-directed with strong leadership and communication skills across various organizational levels.
• Ability to explain finance/accounting concepts to non-financial managers.
• Strong inclination towards embracing and driving change.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, capable of managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Inventory reserves.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Additional Information :

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in Cost Accounting.