Doncasters Group · 2 hours ago
Senior Cost Analyst
Doncasters Group is a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high-performance alloy components. They are seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to coordinate inventory processes, support budgeting and forecasting, and oversee cost structures while collaborating with various teams to drive operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Operations on inventory cycle counts and physical inventories, including audits and root cause analysis
Administer the annual standard cost update process, ensuring appropriate cost build-up and allocation across products
Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes with accurate cost-related data
Part cost analysis – provide data to engineering for BoMs
Assist in month-end close – journal entries and account reconciliations
Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
Collaborate with operations to maintain and refine cost drivers and costing assumptions
Oversee the development, maintenance, and analysis of standard cost structures and gross margin performances
Serve as a trusted advisor on managerial accounting matters, including cost comparisons and operational efficiency initiatives
Partner with manufacturing teams to support purchasing, inventory management, and materials control activities
Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement teams to review material, labor, overhead, vendor costs, and raw material trends
Monitor key cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership through clear, actionable reports or presentations
Assists in developing, implementing, managing and continually measuring processes, ensuring the accuracy of job costing standards, including annual and ad-hoc cost roll exercises as required
Support production team with ad-hoc inquiries, requests and reporting
Qualification
Required
Three to five years of progressive experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting
Strong understanding of financial and managerial accounting principles, including applicable accounting standards
Solid analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both operational and financial stakeholders
Preferred
Epicor ERP, Hyperion and SAGE experience a plus
Benefits
PTO
Competitive 401K
Competitive medical insurance
Company
Doncasters Group
Doncasters is a leading international manufacturer of high-precision alloy components made for the most demanding conditions.
Funding
Current Stage
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