Senior Cost Analyst Opportunity in Southington, Connecticut

Join a thriving manufacturing company through Robert Half as a Senior Cost Analyst in Southington, Connecticut, United States. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary around $80,000, excellent work/life balance, and robust career growth in manufacturing finance. If you're an analytical professional with cost accounting expertise, this role provides high visibility and partnership with operations leaders.

About the Role

This Senior Cost Analyst position is perfect for finance experts passionate about manufacturing cost accounting. Located in Southington, CT, you'll integrate into a streamlined finance team supporting a well-run manufacturing operation. Expect to drive profitability analysis, support decision-making, and contribute to strategic initiatives. With a supportive Controller and VP of Finance, this role emphasizes collaboration, efficiency, and professional development. Robert Half's reference SF0013213047 ensures confidential handling of your application. Contact Sal Fiorillo at Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf.com to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

As Senior Cost Analyst, you'll own critical financial processes:

• Lead manufacturing cost accounting, performing standard vs. actuals variance analysis to identify cost drivers and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain profit center P&Ls, product mix analysis, and detailed margin reporting for informed business decisions.
• Contribute to month-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and ad-hoc financial modeling.
• Deliver precise costing insights for new product development, capital investments, and pricing strategies.
• Lead the annual standard cost roll, optimizing allocations across product lines for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership on pricing strategy, operational efficiency, benchmarking, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support manufacturing operations in inventory control, purchasing analysis, and physical inventory counts.
• Work with corporate finance to enhance cost accounting systems, ERP integrations, and reporting tools.

These responsibilities demand strong analytical skills and a proactive approach, ideal for manufacturing finance careers in Connecticut.

Required Qualifications

To excel as Senior Cost Analyst:

• Possess 3–5+ years in cost accounting, finance, or analysis within manufacturing; public accounting backgrounds with industry exposure encouraged.
• Demonstrate advanced ERP experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and expert Microsoft Excel proficiency for modeling and data visualization.
• Exhibit a hands-on, analytical mindset with excellent communication for cross-functional partnering.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA certification a plus.

Candidates thriving in structured environments with growth potential will find this Southington role rewarding.

Why Join Us

This position stands out in the competitive Southington, CT job market for its exceptional perks:

• Supportive leadership: Down-to-earth Controller and VP of Finance foster a team-first culture.
• Collaborative team: Tight-knit finance group where collaboration drives success.
• Superior work/life balance: Generous PTO, company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Streamlined operations: Highly organized processes minimize chaos, maximize efficiency.
• Career advancement: Proven internal promotions (e.g., analyst to Senior in one year).
• High visibility: Regular interaction with GM, business leaders, and operations teams.

SEO keywords: manufacturing cost analyst jobs Southington CT, senior financial analyst Robert Half, cost accounting careers Connecticut. With $80,000 salary potential, this is a top opportunity for finance professionals seeking stability and growth. Apply confidentially today via Robert Half—reference SF0013213047.