Senior Cost Analyst at Wampum, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.
Purpose:
Work to ensure the financial integrity of the Vesuvius business unit, including an accurate and timely close (both P&L and B/S). Accountable for ongoing development and maintenance of product costs; partner with operations to trace costs back to underlying business activities. Support business as partner to Plant Manager to drive plant savings

Dimensions of Position:
Manage the financial accounts of the entity, including monthly accruals, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
Establish and maintain an environment of controls and compliance in line with Vesuvius standards during transition from family business to public company
Analyze manufacturing variances to understand financial performance in cooperation with operations team and identify improvement opportunities
Responsible for managing and updating standard costs in local ERP system; costing support will include actual products as well as new product inquiries
Support and provide input into planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
Produce ad hoc reports as required to enable decision making
Key Result Areas:
Accuracy and timeliness of month end close
Internal and external audit performance
Gross margin and inventory for business unit
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in relevant business or technical field
3+ years of experience with financial controls in a manufacturing setting
5+ years of experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing setting
Prior work with ERP software preferred; JD Edwards a plus
Expert knowledge of cost accounting and financial accounting
Working knowledge of MS Office with strength in MS Excel

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, education and location.

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