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3 results for Sr Cost Analyst in Prairie du Sac, WI
- Madison, Wisconsin
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 43.5385 - 50.413 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused team in the Madison, WI area on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role will partner closely with operations and organizational leadership to strengthen cost visibility, address margin pressure, and identify opportunities to improve financial performance. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and can translate detailed cost data into practical recommendations that support better operational decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze product and production costs to identify margin trends, cost drivers, and areas of profitability improvement.</p><p>• Partner with operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance and recommend actions that enhance efficiency and cost control.</p><p>• Maintain and refine standard costing methods to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reliable product costing.</p><p>• Prepare detailed cost analyses, variance reporting, and financial insights for leadership review and decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor material, labor, and overhead spending to highlight deviations from expected results and support corrective action.</p><p>• Support month-end and periodic close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing accounting.</p><p>• Review costing processes and recommend improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy and operational visibility.</p><p>• Collaborate across finance and plant teams to provide guidance on cost impacts tied to production and process changes.</p>
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Madison, Wisconsin
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support operational finance activities for a site in Madison, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in financial planning, monthly reporting, and performance evaluation by partnering with leaders across operations and support functions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, manufacturing finance experience, and the ability to translate financial data into practical business recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end finance activities by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and helping ensure accurate financial results.</p><p>• Lead budgeting and recurring forecast cycles for assigned areas, delivering clear insight into expected performance, risks, and potential opportunities.</p><p>• Analyze margins, spending patterns, and operating results to explain variances and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Produce regular financial reports and respond to ad hoc analysis needs for site leadership, finance partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and other business teams across locations to evaluate performance and improve financial visibility.</p><p>• Present findings and recommendations to leadership in a concise manner, highlighting business trends and key drivers affecting results.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to strengthen reporting quality, streamline financial processes, and improve the accuracy of underlying data.</p><p>• Support audit requests and work with internal and external business partners as needed to maintain effective financial controls.</p><p>• Take ownership of projects from initial assessment through completion while adapting to evolving business priorities.</p>
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z
- Madison, Wisconsin
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join a growing finance team in the Madison, WI area on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will play a key role in planning and analysis activities by turning financial data into meaningful insights that support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a solid grasp of budgeting and forecasting, and the ability to evaluate pricing dynamics and overall financial performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities by developing accurate financial projections and highlighting key business drivers.</p><p>• Analyze operating results and explain variances between actual performance, budget, and forecast to support leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Build and maintain financial models that improve visibility into revenue, costs, margins, and profitability trends.</p><p>• Evaluate pricing structures and financial outcomes to identify opportunities for improved performance and better strategic decisions.</p><p>• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to answer business questions, assess scenarios, and support planning initiatives.</p><p>• Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets using data mining techniques to uncover patterns, risks, and opportunities.</p><p>• Partner with finance and business stakeholders to deliver clear reporting, actionable recommendations, and ongoing analytical support.</p>
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z