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Cost Analysis Specialist

2 months ago


Houston, Texas, United States Martin Foods Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Position Overview

Martin Foods is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our finance team. This role will focus on analyzing manufacturing expenses and collaborating with the operations management team to drive continuous improvement and align with business strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost analysis, ensuring accurate reporting and effective financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Ensure the accuracy of manufacturing costs and cost of goods sold.
  • Conduct variance analysis on manufacturing costs, gross margins, and inventory levels, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Regularly update standard costing models by evaluating labor and overhead expenses to ensure alignment with actual production costs.
  • Review and verify bills of materials and labor routings for costing precision.
  • Calculate costs for new and proposed products in collaboration with R&D teams.
  • Maintain relevant ERP cost system modules.
  • Support plant management in cost-saving initiatives and profit enhancement programs, establishing models for tracking savings.
  • Share best practices with team members and provide backup support as needed.
  • Collect cost data to assist in developing forecasts and budgets.
  • Lead financial operations in inventory management by enhancing control policies, procedures, and systems.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive weekly reporting framework that includes inventory trends, absorption analysis, and productivity metrics.

Note

This job description is not exhaustive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must possess:

  • A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, or similar role, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
  • A solid understanding of bills of materials, manufacturing routers, and process improvement concepts.
  • Knowledge of cost accounting principles and the ability to evaluate and enhance financial and operational controls.
  • Professionalism and the ability to perform well under pressure, both independently and in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with ERP systems.