GSW Manufacturing · 1 day ago
Cost Analyst
Findlay, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelGSW Manufacturing is an international organization seeking a Cost Analyst to support business planning, cost analysis, and operational decision-making within a manufacturing environment. This role involves analyzing product costs, productivity, and performance while partnering closely with operations, finance, and leadership.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own and maintain complex manufacturing cost models
Analyze COGS, labor rates, breakeven, productivity, ROI, and cost-benefit scenarios
Support and maintain the standard cost system
Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities
Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making
Develop clear, actionable reports and presentations for leadership
Track and evaluate performance against key business objectives
Work with KPIs such as product cost, value added, productivity, headcount, and overtime
Contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives, including SWOT analysis
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend data-driven improvements
Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and other teams
Lead assigned analytical or improvement projects from analysis through implementation
Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to meet objectives and timelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, industrial engineering, or another quantitative field
Experience applying cost accounting, financial analysis, or business planning concepts in a manufacturing or operations-focused environment is strongly preferred
Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data analysis
Practical understanding of cost accounting principles, standard costing, COGS, and ROI analysis
Ability to translate data into insights and recommendations
Preferred
Experience with ERP systems, BI tools, Tableau, SQL, Python, or similar platforms
Exposure to international trade or global supply chain cost considerations
Project leadership or cross-functional collaboration experience
Ability to read or speak Spanish or Japanese
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, and vision coverage
Medical plans that support routine and preventive care to help you and your family stay healthy
Access to advanced imaging services (MRI, CT, PET scans) with enhanced coverage when coordinated through our plan
Virtual primary care, telemedicine, and wellness support programs
401(k) retirement plan with company match, fully vested
Company-paid life and disability coverage for added peace of mind
Paid holidays, including a company holiday shutdown, plus paid vacation time
Professional development opportunities and a collaborative, people-focused culture
Company
GSW Manufacturing
GSW Manufacturing is a wiring harness manufacturer for the automotive industry.
Founded in 1989
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase