Cost Analyst Jobs in Michigan
Cost Analyst jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with strong demand from entry-level through senior roles concentrated in manufacturing, automotive, and defense contracting sectors that anchor the state's industrial economy. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor are the primary hiring hubs, where large employers such as General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Stellantis regularly bring on cost analysts to support product costing, variance analysis, and supply chain finance. The most sought-after specialties in Michigan listings are manufacturing cost analysis, standard costing, and capital expenditure review. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.
Location: Munising, MI
- Provide financial, business and process analytics to enable operations to achieve or exceed its business objectives.
- Support cost saving initiatives by working in partnership with Operations. Calculate and track savings against established targets. Actively participate in various cost savings projects.
- Review and update standard costs and BOM’s on a continual basis. Including development of standard asset rates.
- Support related process initiatives to ensure improved performance.
- Work with accounting teams to ensure a timely and accurate month end closing.
- Support the monthly closing process by reviewing and closing jobs, reviewing results, and making required journal entries.
- Develop a thorough working knowledge of the Oracle ERP costing, accounting, and inventory systems.
- Ensure financial reporting responsibilities are done in a manner consistent with NPI and SOX compliance requirements.
- Provide effective and accurate KPI and performance reporting for all areas of responsibility.
- Construct and lead/report out on monthly cost review packages and update KPI’s for Munising leadership group. Recommend improvements, coordinate follow-up actions, and resolve open matters.
- Provide financial planning and forecasting to meet business requirements.
- Provide forecasting Munising’s Cost of Manufacturing.
- Provide analysis specific to any Outside Converting activities.
- Provide timely and accurate quoting for cost estimates.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or another business-related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in accounting, finance or business analytics role required.
- Experience with financial reports, forecasting, and data analysis required.
- Requires Microsoft Excel skills.
- Manufacturing experience preferred. Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management.
- High level of discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
- Proven critical thinking skills – ability to understand the issues related to the decision-making process, ability to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions.
- Highly motivated individual able to take direction from managers and developing skills to solve problems with little guidance.
- Must be able to collaborate within a matrixed organization (Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, IT, Supply Chain, Customer Service).
- Ability to prioritize deliverables with internal customers across the Segment and functions.
- Ability to prioritize work while working on multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery of projects to a high standard.
- Comfortable working to sometimes short deadlines and often with changing and competing priorities.
- Process driven with the desire for improvement and efficiency.
WHAT WE OFFER
Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.
ABOUT MATIV
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cost analyst jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related business field
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for cost tracking and reporting
- Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and cost of goods sold reporting
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling
- Familiarity with manufacturing or automotive production cost structures
- CPA, CMA, or CPA candidate status preferred for senior-level cost analyst roles
Cost Analyst Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cost analyst in Michigan?
Most cost analyst roles in Michigan require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration. Michigan does not impose a state-specific license for cost analysts, but earning the Certified Management Accountant credential through the IMA strengthens candidacy considerably, especially with Michigan's large manufacturing and automotive employers. Candidates who complement their degree with coursework in cost accounting and ERP systems move into roles more quickly.
Which companies hire cost analysts in Michigan?
Employers hiring cost analysts in Michigan right now include Augmentis, Dauch, and Mativ, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's deep automotive and defense manufacturing base means large industrial employers and their Tier 1 suppliers generate a steady volume of cost analyst openings throughout the year.
Which Michigan cities have the most cost analyst jobs?
Detroit, Troy, and Flint have the most cost analyst openings in Michigan. Detroit and its surrounding suburbs drive the largest share because of the headquarters and regional operations of major automotive manufacturers and their supplier networks, while Grand Rapids supports demand through its sizeable office furniture, medical device, and distribution industries.
Are there remote cost analyst jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than some analytical roles, since cost analyst work is largely desk-based and report-driven. About 50% of cost analyst openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how spreadsheet-heavy the role is. The portions of the job involving physical inventory counts or plant walkthroughs are most likely to require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a cost analyst in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for junior cost analyst or financial analyst associate roles at Michigan's large automotive manufacturers and their Tier 1 suppliers, which run structured rotational finance programs for recent graduates. Moving laterally from accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger roles within those same organizations is another common route. Pursuing the CMA credential while in an entry role and building hands-on experience in SAP or Oracle gives candidates a clear edge with Michigan employers.
Where can I find and apply to cost analyst jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to cost analyst jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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