Senior Plant Cost Analyst in Richburg, South Carolina - #70988 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 70988

Senior Plant Cost Analyst
Our client is seeking a seasoned manufacturing finance professional who thrives in fast-paced production environments and brings a steady, analytical approach to decision support. This role partners closely with operations to drive financial clarity, cost optimization, and continuous improvement across plant activities. The ideal candidate is both highly independent and deeply collaborative, with a strong foundation in cost accounting and data-driven insights.

This role is onsite in Richburg, South Carolina.

Due to the nature of this role and immediate business needs, we are only considering candidates currently residing in Richburg, South Carolina and surrounding area.

Senior Plant Cost Analyst Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial partner for plant operations and leadership
• Lead cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities
• Monitor inventory transactions, variances, and physical/cycle counts
• Develop financial reporting, dashboards, and operational analytics
• Evaluate ROI for capital projects and support cost-reduction initiatives

Senior Plant Cost Analyst Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong stability in work history within mid-to-large organizations
• Advanced analytics skills using SQL, Power BI, or similar tools
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory accounting processes

Salary: $120K/year + Bonus.

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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