Financial Analyst

Summary Core Molding Technologies is seeking a Financial Analyst / Cost Accountant to support the financial performance of our manufacturing operations through accurate cost accounting, financial analysis, inventory controls, and business reporting. This role is responsible for maintaining standard costing, analyzing manufacturing variances, supporting month-end close activities, monitoring inventory accuracy, and partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve profitability and drive informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and update standard cost structures, including material, labor, and overhead rates Analyze manufacturing cost variances, including PPV, labor, overhead, usage, and efficiency Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and cost structures within the ERP system Support monthly financial close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and cost reporting Prepare profitability analysis by product, customer, and manufacturing process Monitor inventory transactions, cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliations Track manufacturing KPIs including scrap, labor efficiency, inventory performance, and cost trends Evaluate the financial impact of engineering changes, new product launches, and operational improvements Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Develop cost models and financial analyses to support business decisions Assist with internal and external audits while maintaining strong financial controls Partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to identify cost reduction opportunities Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 4-6 years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of: Standard costing Manufacturing variance analysis Inventory valuation and inventory controls Financial reporting and month-end close Budgeting and forecasting Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Plex, Epicor, or similar) Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF, data analysis, etc.)

Manufacturing experience required; automotive or plastics experience preferred Preferred Qualifications Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools Experience supporting manufacturing cost reduction initiatives Knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and manufacturing processes Advanced bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish Key Competencies Analytical thinking Attention to detail Business acumen Accountability Continuous improvement mindset Cross-functional collaboration Effective communication Problem solving Why Join Us Play a key role in supporting manufacturing performance and profitability Partner with leaders across Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain Contribute to strategic business decisions through meaningful financial analysis Join a collaborative manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement Recruiters We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies.