Senior Cost Analyst [04 / 10 / 2025]...

Financial Planning & Analysis Partner Leader

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis Partner Leader to support financial operations in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving cost forecasting accuracy, capital investment analysis, and performance improvement initiatives aligned with operational and strategic goals.

• Key Responsibilities :
• Lead dynamic forecasting processes focused on cost control and continuous updates throughout the year.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on capital planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee capital expenditure controls and conduct post-investment analysis.
• Maintain updated financial tracking of operational and capital projects (monthly, YTD, full year).
• Automate and optimize reporting through business intelligence tools.
• Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making.
• Evaluate capital investments through payback and return analysis.
• Support coordination with stakeholders regarding investment incentives or tax abatements.
• Conduct material cost analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Validate and support financial aspects of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and communicate weekly forecasts, monthly reports, and variance analysis.
• Partner with leadership to align key financial metrics : conversion cost, waste, inventory, and controllable spend.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve overtime tracking and workforce cost efficiency.
• Actively participate in KPI review sessions to identify and drive productivity improvements.

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