Senior Cost Financial Analyst

Posted 2 Days Ago
Oxford, AL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Automotive • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Analyzes manufacturing costs, financial and operational performance, forecasts, trends, risks, and variances. Develops recommendations and communicates insights to finance and operations leadership. Supports standard costing, inventory accounting, metal-cost analysis, material, labor, and overhead variance analysis, financial controls, decision support, and profitable growth using advanced Excel, financial models, ERP systems, and large data sets.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Are you a Senior Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst looking to analyze complex financial and operational issues, identify trends and risks, develop recommendations and communicate conclusions effectively to Finance and operational leadership? Are you seeking a new opportunity in advanced cost accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, operational performance analysis, and decision support across the business.

At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst to join our team in Oxford, AL.

Why join us?
Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there’s a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?

We are a specialist manufacturer of complex precision cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, supporting leading OEM programs.
We excel in turning metals into motion, working in alloys and manufacturing complex product designs to offer an unparalleled range of solutions for high performance and specialist applications.
We employ more than 3,000 people across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally, providing the scale and expertise required to serve leading aerospace engine and IGT OEMs.
At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.
Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, integrity, and teamwork.

What we can offer you:

• An interesting and varied field to work in
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance

The Role

The role combines strong manufacturing cost-accounting expertise with forward-looking financial analysis and business partnership. This position works closely with the Finance Director, Accounting Manager, General Manager and Operations leadership to translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights, strengthen financial controls and support profitable growth.

Interested?

If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably within manufacturing.
  • Strong manufacturing cost-accounting knowledge, including standard costing, inventory accounting, metal cost impact and material/labor/overhead variance analysis.
  • Advanced Excel and financial-modeling capabilities.
  • Experience working with ERP systems and large financial/operational data sets.

Equal opportunities

Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • 5-7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
  • Manufacturing cost-accounting knowledge, including standard costing, inventory accounting, metal cost impact, and material, labor, and overhead variance analysis
  • Advanced Excel and financial-modeling capabilities
  • Experience with ERP systems and large financial or operational data sets
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The Company
HQ: East Staffordshire
956 Employees
Year Founded: 1778

What We Do

Doncasters is a leading independent manufacturer specializing in complex, highly engineered precision cast components and nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys. The company provides critical solutions to demanding industries, including aerospace, industrial gas turbines, automotive, and medical sectors. By supporting leading OEM programs, Doncasters excels in turning metals into motion, offering an unparalleled range of solutions for high-performance and specialist applications.

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