FUCHS Group

Manufacturing Cost Accounting Manager

FUCHS Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: HarveyIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per year

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About the role

  • The Manager, Supply Chain Finance serves as the primary financial business partner to the U.S. Supply Chain organization.
  • Own Gross Profit reconciliation and margin analysis, providing timely and accurate insight into product and customer profitability.
  • Develop models to analyze cost of goods sold (COGS), production variances, inventory valuation, and operational KPIs.
  • Lead variance analysis related to materials, labor, overtime, repairs & maintenance, and manufacturing overhead.
  • Support the annual standard cost update process and drive continuous improvement in cost accuracy.
  • Develop robust cost models and financial analytics that enhance margin visibility and operational decision-making.
  • Serve as a key contributor in the transition from ECC to S/4HANA, including testing, validation, and process documentation related to material costing and manufacturing cost flows.
  • Partner closely with the Supply Chain organization—including Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, and Procurement—to translate financial insights into operational recommendations.
  • Drive alignment between Finance and Supply Chain to improve cost performance, efficiency, and inventory-related decision-making.
  • Directly manage and develop the Cost Analyst, providing coaching, feedback, and early leadership development opportunities.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the Finance and Supply Chain teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field required.
  • 5–6 years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, supply chain finance, FP&A, or similar analytical roles.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, variance analysis, and margin drivers.
  • Working knowledge of SAP ERP systems; experience with S/4HANA or participation in an ERP transition is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate financial insights in a meaningful, actionable manner.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
  • Leadership experience—formal or informal—with the ability to mentor and develop talent.
  • High degree of analytical rigor, curiosity, resilience, and the ability to drive change in a dynamic environment.
Benefits
  • Excellent compensation package
  • Comprehensive suite of benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
gross profit reconciliationmargin analysiscost of goods sold (COGS)variance analysisinventory valuationfinancial modelingmanufacturing cost accountingoperational KPIscost accuracyfinancial analytics
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcollaborationcommunicationanalytical rigorcuriosityresiliencechange managementmentoringtransparency
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain