Plant Cost Analyst

When people think of Owens Corning, they often picture the Pink Panther, who appears predominantly in its advertising campaigns. Best known for its PINK FIBERGLAS home insulation and other products that conserve energy, which helps protect the environment, Owens Corning is a world leader in building materials systems and composite solutions. Owens Corning's people redefine what's possible each day to deliver high-quality products and services ranging from insulation, roofing, siding and manufactured stone to glass composite materials used in high-performance applications.Owens Corning achieved sales of $6.3 billion in 2005 and employs more than 20,000 employees in 25 countries. The Company continues to grow rapidly, with sales increasing each year since 2001.A Fortune 500 company for more than 50 years, Owens Corning has cultivated a culture that emphasizes safety, performance and accountability, openness and stewardship. Newly hired employees report that a key reason they were attracted to the Company is that the people working for Owens Corning are confident in their abilities, yet open and approachable. Owens Corning's emphasis on its people and its commitment to its corporate values-integrity. Respect, Accountability, Fun, Sharing, Candor and Innovation - result in a unique employment experience.Additional information is available at http://www.owenscorning.com/career.This position will provide financial services primarily for the Waxahachie Plant within the Insulating Systems Business. This position requires the type of person that not only can provide financial support but can also drive productivity. In addition, the incumbent will have the opportunity to be involve with and support division analysis/projects and major capital delivery projects. This position reports directly to the Waxahachie Controller.Responsibilities include:
Financial planning
Forecasting and budgeting
Participation in the monthly closing process
Analysis and reporting of plant performance
Financial analysis and maintenance of accurate standard costs
Participating in project teams to identify, recommend and implement profit improvement or cost avoidance
Assisting plants to achieve financial targets and educating plant personnel regarding key areas of opportunity
Implementing appropriate business and process controls to support Control Process Advantage objectives
participation in the Capital Delivery Process
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is essentialExperiences/Competencies/Languages:Attention to detail, teamwork and computer skills - Access, Excel, financial analysis and decision-making, problem solving and analytical skills, Initiative, motivation, written/oral communication skills.Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.