Plant Analsyt

Position: Plant Analyst

Location: Dayton, OH

Duration: Full-time, Direct hire

Salary: Targeting $70K annually

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Plant Analyst to join our finance team at our Dayton manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing material costs, conducting in-depth financial and margin analysis, supporting budgeting, and forecasting processes, and ensuring effective cost control. This role plays a key part in driving operational efficiency and profitability by partnering closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cost of Materials Analysis
Calculate and monitor raw material and component costs.
Analyze purchase price variances and trends impacting the cost structure.
Work with procurement to manage supplier cost performance and identify savings.

2. Cost Accounting
Maintain and update standard costs in GrowthPower & SAP ERP.
Analyze variances (material, labor, overhead) and report key drivers to management.
Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring accurate inventory valuation.

3. Financial & Margin Analysis
Perform monthly gross margin analysis by product and category.
Analyze production cost drivers and recommend cost optimization strategies.
Prepare variance analysis reports and summarize findings for plant leadership.

4. Forecasting & Budgeting
Lead plant-level budget and forecast preparation.
Collaborate with department heads to collect input for volume, expense, and capital planning.
Track performance against budget and highlight key variances with explanations.

5. Cost Control & Efficiency Projects
Identify and track cost-saving initiatives and productivity projects.
Analyze ROI
Support continuous improvement initiatives with financial insights.

6. Financial Reporting & Support
Prepare and deliver regular financial performance dashboards to plant management.
Assist in month-end closing processes related to inventory, cost accruals, and overhead.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP).
Solid understanding of manufacturing, cost accounting principles, and inventory management.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively across departments

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Position: Plant Analyst

Location: Dayton, OH

Duration: Full-time, Direct hire

Salary: Targeting $70K annually

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Plant Analyst to join our finance team at our Dayton manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing material costs, conducting in-depth financial and margin analysis, supporting budgeting, and forecasting processes, and ensuring effective cost control. This role plays a key part in driving operational efficiency and profitability by partnering closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cost of Materials Analysis
Calculate and monitor raw material and component costs.
Analyze purchase price variances and trends impacting the cost structure.
Work with procurement to manage supplier cost performance and identify savings.

2. Cost Accounting
Maintain and update standard costs in GrowthPower & SAP ERP.
Analyze variances (material, labor, overhead) and report key drivers to management.
Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring accurate inventory valuation.

3. Financial & Margin Analysis
Perform monthly gross margin analysis by product and category.
Analyze production cost drivers and recommend cost optimization strategies.
Prepare variance analysis reports and summarize findings for plant leadership.

4. Forecasting & Budgeting
Lead plant-level budget and forecast preparation.
Collaborate with department heads to collect input for volume, expense, and capital planning.
Track performance against budget and highlight key variances with explanations.

5. Cost Control & Efficiency Projects
Identify and track cost-saving initiatives and productivity projects.
Analyze ROI
Support continuous improvement initiatives with financial insights.

6. Financial Reporting & Support
Prepare and deliver regular financial performance dashboards to plant management.
Assist in month-end closing processes related to inventory, cost accruals, and overhead.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP).
Solid understanding of manufacturing, cost accounting principles, and inventory management.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively across departments

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.