Your new companyHays is partnering with a fast-paced and highly successful manufacturing company in Telford, seeking a Cost Analyst to join their team on a part-time, permanent basis (approximately 24 hours per week). This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing business, supporting key financial processes and cost analysis while enjoying a flexible work arrangement.
Your new roleThis essential role supports key business decisions by ensuring robust, timely, and precise reporting on manufacturing performance.Key Responsibilities:
1. Manufacturing Cost Analysis - Conduct in-depth reviews of direct and variable costs, including variable labour, machine efficiency, and material usage, comparing actual results to standard expectations.
2. Financial Reporting & Reconciliation - Prepare and process monthly management account journals, ensuring accurate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
3. Operational & Supply Chain Insights - Generate monthly variance reports for operational and supply chain managers, covering areas such as purchase price variances, taxes, and landed costs.
4. Inventory & Stock Control - Oversee stock valuation, adjustments, and provisions, monitoring obsolescence, negative stocks, and quarantined inventory.
5. Standard Costing & Business Change Management - Lead year-end standard costing processes, support budgetin...