Manufacturing Cost Analyst

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

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YOU

As a Manufacturing Cost Analyst (MCA), you will be an integral part of the team responsible for providing KPIs and guidance to the operations teams to optimize financial performance. You will bring your strong analytical expertise and cross-functional collaboration skills to a team focused on working across North America locations to optimize processes, drive efficiencies and support profitable growth. You will have direct interaction with operations teams, controllers (regional, country, and branch) and home office financial departments. This position includes direct support of multiple west coast facilities and requires up to 30% travel.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Strategic Financial Reporting & Profitability Analysis: Develop, maintain, and review Operations KPIs with relevant departments. Provide variance analysis, investigating areas of concern and prioritizing opportunities for margin improvement. Conduct proactive, in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making, identify areas for profitability improvement, and optimize processes. (20%)

Operational Collaboration:Business partner for the branch operations & finance teams, providing direction regarding opportunities for increased efficiencies and cost savings. Implement best practices and standardize procedures across NA while effectively communicating financial performance and bringing insights to the branch management and operations teams. (20%)

Special Projects:Participate in and/or lead special projects, ad hoc analysis and new business integration support with multi-branch implications as needed, collaborating with the MCA, branch and finance teams. (20%)

Standard Cost Ownership:Develop, maintain and review standard product costing information for finished and semi-finished goods through master data table maintenance, reviewing BOM/Routing changes and supporting cost flow standardization and process enhancements. Provide estimates of new or proposed product/service costs as needed and recommend cost efficiencies for new products. Collaborate with the digital team as needed to support projects that optimize costing frameworks, delivering more efficient, timely, and accurate financial data. (15%)

Budget & Forecast Support:Work closely with procurement and finance teams to provide cost guidance to be used for budgeting and forecast inputs. Proactively communicating significant material changes to allow for pricing &/or operations intervention to protect margins. (15%)

Project ROI Framework:The MCA team is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and training on a standardized RIO methodology/processes to be used across all NA locations. MCAs are the primary liaisons between finance and operations to ensure adherence to standardized capital evaluation and follow-up requirements. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Educational Background:Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field is required.
• Technical Expertise:Strong understanding of costing methodologies, manufacturing KPIs, ERP system costing and finance modules, financial reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), and advanced financial analysis techniques. Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience:3-5 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred. Demonstrated experience in a cost analyst role is highly desirable.
• Strategic Thinking:Ability to think strategically and provide insights that drive business decisions. Experience in developing and implementing financial strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Project Management:Strong project management skills, with experience in leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex projects.
• Communication Skills:Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders effectively. Cross-functional collaboration skills are critical to be successful in this role.
• Analytical Skills:Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and driving efficiencies.
• System Implementation:Experience in system implementations and integrations, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions, is a plus.
• Continuous Improvement:Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, with a focus on implementing best practices and standardizing procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This position requires domestic travel 15-30% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position with proximity to either our Riverside or Stockton CA facilities.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$70,400 - $112,600 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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