An opportunity has arisen to join a successful Manufacturing business based on the Wirral, reporting into the Financial Controller and providing key information to ensure the smooth running of day to day finance.
Main duties will include;
* Develop and maintain accurate standard costs, BOMs (Bills of Materials), and routing data for manufacturing operations.
* Investigate and report on material, labour, and overhead variances, providing insight into root causes and recommending corrective actions.
* Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Support regular stocktakes and cycle counting processes.
* Assist in preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, particularly in areas related to production costs and margins.
* Perform cost-volume-profit analysis and margin analysis by product, customer, or business segment.
* Prepare monthly management accounts, cost centre reports, and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and internal financial controls.
* Collaborate with operations and production teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process efficiency.
* Monitor and analyse trends in material prices, overhead recovery, and factory performance to support decision-making.
* Support internal and external audits with relevant costing data and documentation.
* Provide financial insight and support to strategic projects, such as pricing reviews, capex planning, and new product introductions.
Candidate profile;
* Ideally Qualified (CIMA/ACCA) – QBE considered
* Proven cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment
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