Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) - BB9914
Job Description
Job Description
Financial Controlling Analyst (Manufacturing Cost Accounting Required) – BB9914
Location: Chattanooga, TN (hybrid/partial remote)
Type: Contingent (3 months w/ potential for extension)
Must have: Required to have advanced Excel, advanced excel, v lookups, reconciliation of data sets (mass data) Years of Experience: 6 - 9 Years of relevant experience. Manufacturing cost accounting experience required, and standard costing experience required Data Mining, pull reports out of ERP, work with mass data and manipulate data and format in to reporting outputs Recurring daily reports Attention detail and accuracy is essential Ability and drive to work independently SAP – S4 Hana Nice to Have Skills/Preferred: Eye towards process design or improvement Power BI experience is a plus! TM1 (IBM Product) FPNA tool
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Controlling Analyst to join our finance team. In this role, you will support financial performance management, cost controlling, and reporting activities for our manufacturing & supply operations. You’ll work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and corporate finance teams to drive insights that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review monthly financial reports, including P&L statements, variance analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Partner with operations and supply chain to analyze manufacturing variances, identify cost drivers, and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
- Support the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles for manufacturing and supply chain cost centers.
- Analyze and report on standard costing, actual vs. standard variances, inventory valuation, and product costing.
- Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls.
- Assist in financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions and capital investment planning.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting tools, processes, and data accuracy in collaboration with IT and business intelligence teams.
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus.
- 3–7 years of experience in financial analysis or controlling, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Consumer Healthcare industry is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and cost accounting principles.
- Highly proficient in Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups) with demonstrated ability to reconcile multiple data sets.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and reporting/forecasting software (e.g., TM1).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently while managing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Fluent in written & spoken English.
TechData is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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