Manufacturing Cost Analyst

Newton, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Manufacturing Cost Analyst

Weir ESCO - Newton Mississippi
Onsite (Hybrid Option - 3 days on-site / 2 Remote)
Sign-on Bonus or Relocation Assistance Available

Purpose of Role:The Manufacturing Cost Analyst is a crucial member of the Newton Mississippi Leadership Team. This role reports to divisional finance directly and dotted line to the Site Manager to support achieving the plants performance objectives.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future:At Weir the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing quickly adapting and continually finding better faster more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. Its a big challenge but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way:Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges explore new areas learn progress and excel. Best of all there is no set path that our people must take. Instead everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong:Weir is a welcoming inclusive place where each individuals contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting & Planning: Responsible for high-quality reporting and planning including but not limited to daily and weekly key financial metrics reporting and projecting; Coordinate review meetings with the management team; Being efficient in standard reporting and what-if / Ad hoc analysis for management reporting purposes; Independently performing the Month-end close within a strict timeline besides remote support from divisional financial and Weir Business Services (WBS)
Data / Technology: Be able to utilize technology (e.g. Oracle Data warehouse query Power BI and OneStream) to collect data; Gain a robust understanding of the operation process by regularly visiting the shop floor interviewing frontline workers and participating in on-site Kaizen projects to gain knowledge of business drivers behind the financial numbers. Improve the impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance. Coaching and promoting a cost-conscious culture.
Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Site Manager and operation leadership provide analysis and participate in setting up targets and incentives that link financial reports to business strategies. Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all other department managers and their teams. Improve the impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance. Coaching and promoting a cost-conscious culture.
Operations Partnership: Standard cost rates set annually based on a high-quality budget; Review BOM and Routing with the production team. Ensure Oracle standard costs are accurate and up to date; Investigate system issues and resolve root causes through teamwork and coordinate with related resources. Work with cross functional teams to monitor track and improve inventory management including RMI WIP FGI and Store inventories (maintenance spare parts).
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Ideal candidate will have experience working in manufacturing or warehousing industry with exposure to inventory management
Must have high proficiency in MS Excel
Must have previous experience in Cost Accounting
Exposure to Oracle Hyperion Power BI and OneStream is a plus but not required.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.
Must be permanently authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship needs.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Founded in 1871 Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weirs technology our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation veteran status disability age or any other legally protected status.

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Manufacturing Cost AnalystWeir ESCO - Newton MississippiOnsite (Hybrid Option - 3 days on-site / 2 Remote)Sign-on Bonus or Relocation Assistance AvailablePurpose of Role:The Manufacturing Cost Analyst is a crucial member of the Newton Mississippi Leadership Team. This role reports to divisional fina...