FP&A Analyst (Job Costing – Manufacturing)

Job Description

About the Company:

Brightpath is USA based executive search firm providing recruitment expertise that enables businesses to meet their workforce demands. We combine our team’s years of experience with the latest technology and insights. We understand that selecting the right senior leaders is critical to an organization’s success. We use our experience to identify talent with potential rather than solely relying on the past and precedence.

Brightpath is a team oriented company. We offer challenging assignments, and strive to be with our team long-term. We are committed to quality people and service. At Brightpath, we offer our team the opportunity to join a highly skilled, professional team and provide continuous professional development.

Team members of Brightpath get the opportunity to work for some of the best corporations and government agencies across the country. When you work with Brightpath, we provide a challenging, exciting and professional atmosphere. We allow you to showcase your skills, and take the time to find a position that is the right fit for you.

Specifically our services include; Conducting executive search for Engineering, Financial, Information Technology, Legal, Managerial, Professional, Technical and Telecomm roles to varied industries.

Contact us today and let us find the perfect match.

Job Description: FP&A Analyst (Job Costing – Manufacturing)

This is a full-time position in Midland, Texas, reporting to the Head of Finance. The role focuses on financial planning and analysis (FP&A) with a strong emphasis on job costing within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented and analytical individual who can collaborate effectively with various teams.

Key Responsibilities:

The role encompasses a broad range of FP&A responsibilities, including:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning; performing variance analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities; developing and maintaining financial models; preparing regular financial reports; supporting cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis; creating dashboards and reports to visualize financial performance.

• Job Costing & Cost Analysis: Analyzing direct and indirect costs (labor, materials, overhead); working with production teams to track job costs and ensure proper allocation; conducting job profitability analysis to identify inefficiencies; ensuring accurate application of standard costing methodologies; monitoring inventory valuation, material usage, and waste; supporting cost roll-ups and Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis.

• Process Improvement & Compliance: Collaborating with accounting and operations to maintain financial accuracy and compliance; supporting internal and external audits; supporting ERP system enhancements; staying current on manufacturing finance trends and best practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in job costing or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment (internships included).
• Technical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, VBA a plus) and financial software (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, QuickBooks, or similar); knowledge of job costing principles, standard costing, and manufacturing cost accounting; experience with ERP systems and data visualization tools.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

What the Company Offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to cost analysis, financial strategy, and decision-making processes.