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7 results for Business Analyst in Appleton, WI

Sr. Cost Analyst
  • Sheboygan Falls, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Analyst to join our team in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. This role requires a strategic thinker who can transform data into actionable insights and collaborate across multiple levels of the organization. You will play a key part in driving financial performance, streamlining processes, and supporting operational excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with team members across all levels of the plant, earning trust and a place in both formal and informal discussions.<br>• Provide coaching and leadership while embodying company values to inspire members in achieving business goals.<br>• Analyze data to uncover trends, drivers, and opportunities for improvement, presenting insights in a clear and actionable manner.<br>• Develop and utilize dashboards to transform complex financial data into relatable messages that align with business themes.<br>• Support forecasting and annual budgeting processes, ensuring alignment and efficiency across facility and company-wide procedures.<br>• Monitor cost-saving initiatives to ensure current and future goals are met effectively.<br>• Collaborate with Multi-Site Plant Controllers to assess new business opportunities and provide insights for capital projects and productivity improvements.<br>• Identify and implement best practices across network facilities to optimize performance.<br>• Establish procedures and controls to ensure accurate product costing and reliable inventory management.
  • 2026-01-13T20:33:55Z
Desktop Support Analyst
  • Appleton Area, WI
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 24.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an <strong>Onsite Desktop Support Technician</strong> for a <strong>contract-to-hire</strong> opportunity supporting a manufacturing environment in the Appleton, WI area. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys variety, working directly with end users, and being out on the plant floor—not behind a desk all day.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p>No two days are the same. This role provides <strong>Level 1–2 deskside support</strong> for a mid-sized end-user population in a manufacturing setting, including:</p><ul><li>Provide PC, laptop, and device support for end users, including installations, setup, troubleshooting, and break/fix</li><li>Deliver hands-on deskside support throughout the facility, including the manufacturing/plant floor</li><li>Support printers, phones, peripherals, and technology connected to manufacturing equipment</li><li>Troubleshoot hardware, software, and device-related issues</li><li>Image, deploy, and swap out PCs and related equipment as needed</li><li>Document and prioritize tickets accurately in the ticketing system</li><li>Deliver excellent customer service while working closely with internal plant staff</li></ul><p><strong>Must-Have Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>2+ years of Desktop / End User Support experience</strong></li><li>Strong experience supporting <strong>desktops, printers, and end-user devices</strong> in a mid-sized environment</li><li>Comfortable being <strong>on your feet for a good portion of the day</strong> and working onsite</li><li>Proven <strong>customer service skills</strong>, including handling difficult or high-pressure situations professionally</li><li>Hands-on experience with <strong>hardware support and PC imaging</strong> (PC swaps, deployments, replacements)</li><li>Experience supporting a <strong>Microsoft environment</strong>, including <strong>Office 365 (Level 1 support)</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>Onsite, hands-on technical work with real variety</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing technologies and environments</li><li>Opportunity to convert to full-time based on performance and business needs</li></ul><p>If you enjoy problem-solving, working directly with end users, and being a visible, trusted IT presence in a fast-paced environment, this role could be a great fit.</p>
  • 2026-01-22T15:34:06Z
Cost Accountant
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join a team in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This role is essential for ensuring accurate financial reporting and cost analysis across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will play a key part in analyzing costs, improving processes, and supporting financial decision-making within the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop and manage accurate standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead within manufacturing operations.</li><li>Execute cost roll-ups, ensuring product costing is validated for both accuracy and alignment with organizational guidelines.</li><li>Evaluate Bills of Material (BOMs) and production routes to confirm resource allocation and usage are properly accounted for.</li><li>Reconcile inventory records—including raw materials and finished goods—with general ledger balances to ensure integrity of reported figures.</li><li>Prepare and post cost accounting journal entries related to material consumption, clearing accounts, and variance adjustments.</li><li>Support monthly and annual financial close activities by reconciling inventory and cost-related accounts.</li><li>Perform comprehensive analysis of costs and profit margins to assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.</li><li>Create, update, and distribute reports that deliver actionable financial insights to Finance, Operations, and senior leadership teams.</li><li>Investigate cost variances and operational inefficiencies, providing in-depth analysis and recommending corrective actions.</li><li>Partner with Sales and Finance teams to examine product profitability, review pricing structures, and analyze margin sensitivity.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-14T20:49:21Z
Operational Finance Analyst
  • Appleton, MO
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Operational Finance Analyst to join our team in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial strategy and operations of a dynamic construction subsidiary. The ideal candidate will excel in financial analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic planning while ensuring accurate reporting and insightful recommendations to support organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and execute organizational goals and strategies.</p><p>• Develop annual business plans and quarterly financial forecasts in partnership with leadership.</p><p>• Monitor monthly financial results and provide detailed analyses to support decision-making.</p><p>• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses, including market trend studies, scenario planning, and pricing strategies.</p><p>• Serve as a financial liaison for project teams, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and accounts payable/receivable processes.</p><p>• Evaluate contracts to ensure accurate revenue recognition and compliance with industry accounting standards.</p><p>• Participate in project review meetings, delivering actionable recommendations for financial improvements.</p><p>• Support key financial close activities, such as variance analyses and external audit preparation.</p><p>• Leverage expertise in financial systems like Oracle, Power BI, EcoSys, and Anaplan to optimize reporting and data management.</p><p>• Lead training sessions for project teams, covering accounting standards, reporting tools, and best practices</p>
  • 2026-01-07T23:09:14Z
Product Manager (Data Center & Power Distribution)
  • Appleton, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently searching for an experienced Product Manager with expertise in power distribution and data center infrastructure for our client in Wisconsin. This is a <strong>Direct Hire </strong>position with our client, offering remote flexibility for the right person.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a high‑visibility product leadership role focused on building and scaling power distribution solutions for mission‑critical data center environments, including co‑location and AI data centers. The Product Manager owns the front end of the product development lifecycle, identifying market opportunities, shaping product strategy, translating customer needs into clear requirements, and driving offerings from concept through launch.</p><p><br></p><p>This role has broad exposure across strategy, engineering, marketing, sales, and customers. You will work closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams to define where the product portfolio goes next, how quickly it gets there, and how effectively it delivers value to customers and the business.</p><p><br></p><p>The title and scope may flex between Product Manager and Senior Product Manager depending on experience. The priority is finding the right person with the right mix of technical understanding, product leadership, and customer insight, with scope and level aligned to demonstrated capability.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Be Responsible For</p><ul><li>Own the Product Development Process (PDP) for new and evolving power distribution products, from early concept through market launch.</li><li>Define and execute product category strategy and roadmaps aligned to business objectives and market demand.</li><li>Lead voice‑of‑the‑customer (VOC) efforts, market research, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities in mission‑critical data center infrastructure.</li><li>Translate customer and market insights into clear Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) that engineering teams can execute against.</li><li>Partner closely with engineering through iterative design, validation, and refinement to ensure solutions meet technical and customer requirements.</li><li>Work with Product Marketing to define positioning, messaging, and go‑to‑market plans.</li><li>Support sales through training, value propositions, demos, and direct customer engagement.</li><li>Secure and support pilot customers, incorporating feedback to refine and improve offerings prior to broader rollout.</li><li>Monitor product performance, margins, and cost structures; identify opportunities for pricing, cost optimization, and profitability improvement.</li><li>Track and report KPIs related to product success, roadmap execution, and market adoption.</li><li>Serve as the internal subject matter expert for assigned product categories, representing the product in leadership reviews, governance forums, and customer discussions.</li></ul><p>This role is focused on building what’s next, not maintaining a long‑established product line. Expect a fast pace, ambiguity, and meaningful influence over strategic direction.</p>
  • 2026-01-16T20:44:09Z
Staff Accountant
  • Denmark, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst with a strong background in cost accounting. In this critical role, you will analyze financial data, support budgeting and forecasting processes, and evaluate cost structures to drive business performance and optimize profitability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, analyze, and maintain cost accounting systems and processes</li><li>Collaborate with operations, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to monitor and manage product costs and margins</li><li>Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports and variance analyses</li><li>Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities, with an emphasis on cost allocation and expense tracking</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements</li><li>Support inventory valuation and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards</li><li>Prepare ad hoc financial analysis as requested by management</li></ul>
  • 2025-12-29T14:44:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Manitowoc, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. This role focuses on analyzing and managing costs within a manufacturing environment to ensure accurate reporting, support strategic decision-making, and drive operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost analysis, inventory valuation, and financial controls to help optimize production processes and enhance profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for products, components, and manufacturing processes.<br>• Conduct detailed cost variance analyses, including material, labor, and overhead costs, and identify root causes.<br>• Oversee the accuracy of bill of materials (BOMs) and routings, ensuring alignment with production requirements.<br>• Analyze production costs to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.<br>• Provide detailed cost models and scenario analyses to support new product launches and strategic initiatives.<br>• Prepare detailed cost projections for RFQs and business proposals, ensuring assumptions are well-supported.<br>• Manage inventory valuation processes, including cycle counts and reconciliation between physical inventory and system records.<br>• Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls, and audit compliance regarding cost accounting practices.<br>• Create monthly manufacturing cost reports and dashboards to provide insights into cost trends and operational performance.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities for manufacturing cost centers to align with organizational goals.
  • 2026-01-21T16:43:38Z