We are seeking an experienced Analyst Costing professional with a strong background in the manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of relevant costing experience and possess a solid understanding of cost analysis, inventory management, and financial reporting. This role requires proficiency in SAP FICO and strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support accurate costing and margin evaluation. The candidate should be ICMA qualified or part-qualified and capable of working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure precise cost control and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute monthly Inventory Aging reports, ensuring accurate provisioning in line with company policies.
- Evaluate product margins, customer profitability, and cost-to-serve metrics to support business decisions.
- Generate detailed costing reports such as CPM (Cost Per Minute) and CTC (Cost to Company).
- Validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy and completeness to maintain data integrity.
- Conduct production variance and material price analysis, monitoring actual costs against standard costs and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
- Ensure all production orders are technically completed (TECO) and that Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) postings are completed prior to month-end closing.
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Execute monthly and regular cost estimates and manage the month-end closing cycle through SAP.
- Perform post-dispatch analysis at both customer and SKU levels to assess performance.
- Develop outlook reports and compare actual results with forecasts to identify variances.
- Prepare material price and sales price variance reports to track cost fluctuations.
- Compile production variance reports comparing BOM versus actual consumption at the SKU level.
Required Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of relevant costing experience within the manufacturing sector.
- ICMA qualified or part-qualified certification.
- Proficiency in SAP FICO modules.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities to identify and address costing discrepancies.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cost management and financial accuracy in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Candidates with a detail-oriented approach and a commitment to maintaining high standards of data accuracy will thrive in this role.