IDEX Corp

Cost & Financial Analysis Specialist

IDEX Corp$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA preferred.
  • 3-5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience, ideally in a standard-cost environment.
  • Experience in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle/JDE, SAP, etc.).
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory flows, and cost drivers.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills.
  • High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and analyze standard costs, BOMs, routings, labor rates, and overhead allocations.
  • Oversee inventory valuation, perform cycle count and physical inventory analysis.
  • Investigate material usage, scrap, labor efficiency, and overhead variances.
  • Track and report key operational metrics such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness and cost per unit.
  • Lead plant-level budgeting and forecasting for production volumes and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Build models for capacity planning and scenario analysis.
  • Support month-end activities including cost roll-ups and inventory reconciliations.
  • Partner with operations, engineering, procurement, and supply chain to improve cost accuracy.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy including vacation and holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Performance-based recognition and rewards programs.
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

Plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring accurate product costing, analyzing plant performance, and driving financial planning activities. This role partners closely with production, supply chain, and engineering teams to improve cost visibility, strengthen controls, and support data-driven decision-making that enhances profitability and operational efficiency. Actively supports the Strategic and Operational plans of Trebor and IDEX.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manufacturing Cost Accounting - Maintain and analyze standard costs, BOMs, routings, labor rates, and overhead allocations; ensure cost structures accurately reflect production processes.
  • Inventory & COGS Management - Oversee inventory valuation, perform cycle count and physical inventory analysis, reconcile variances, and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
  • Production Variance Analysis - Investigate material usage, scrap, labor efficiency, and overhead variances; collaborate with plant leadership to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Manufacturing KPIs - Track and report key operational metrics such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness, throughput, yield, downtime, and cost per unit; provide insights to improve performance.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead plant-level budgeting and forecasting for production volumes, labor, overhead, capital expenditures, and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Financial Modeling - Build models for capacity planning, make-vs-buy decisions, capital investment ROI, and scenario analysis.
  • Monthly Close Support - Support month-end activities including cost roll-ups, inventory reconciliations, journal entries, and plant P&L analysis.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with operations, engineering, procurement, and supply chain to improve cost accuracy, optimize processes, and support strategic initiatives.
  • Process & Systems Improvement - Enhance costing methodologies, ERP data integrity, reporting automation, and financial controls across the manufacturing environment.
  • Compliance & Audit Support - Ensure adherence to GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements related to inventory, costing, and manufacturing operations


OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Leads and/or participates in special projects and assignments as required.
  • Maintains and continually updates knowledge of the Company's product(s) and appropriate operating procedures in an effort to properly and effectively maintain accounting records which reflect the Company's operation and financial results.
  • Effectively maintains the professionalism of the Department.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned or directed


PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Ability to perform general office functions
  • Ability to communicate by speech and hearing via phone and in person
  • Visual acuity needed for close detail work and computer use
  • Up to 10% travel may be required


JOB CONDITIONS
  • General office environment


QUALIFICATIONS
  • BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA preferred.
  • 3-5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience, ideally in a standard-cost environment.
  • FP&A background, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle/JDE, SAP, etc).
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory flows, and cost drivers.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills.
  • High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Ability to work with multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and integrity

About IDEX Corp

IDEX Corporation is a manufacturer of engineered products for fluidics, optics, and precision dispensing applications. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including life sciences, industrial, and semiconductor. IDEX operates in three business segments: Fluid & Metering Technologies, Health & Science Technologies, and Fire & Safety/Diversified Products. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about IDEX Corp
Size
7,536 employees
Market Cap
$17.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$377.7 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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