Job Description
responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting manufacturing costs in SAP to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and cost control. This role works closely with production, operations, and finance teams to monitor cost drivers, identify variances, and support informed decision-making.
Client Details
Medium sized, Multi-site Manufacturing business based in Alfreton
Description
* Maintain and analyze product cost structures, including direct materials, direct labour, and manufacturing overhead
* Prepare and update standard costs and bills of materials (BOMs)
* Monitor production costs and perform variance analysis (material, labour, overhead, yield, and volume variances)
* Reconcile inventory accounts (FIFO), including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods
* Ensure accurate inventory valuation in compliance with accounting standards
* Support month-end and year-end close processes related to manufacturing costs
* Collaborate with production and operations teams to understand cost drivers and process efficiencies
* Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives
* Prepare cost reports and dashboards for management review
* Support internal and external audits by providing cost accounting documentation
* Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
Profile
Qualified or QBE accountant with experience of standard costing in Manufacturing, exposure to SAP and strong analytical skills
Job Offer
60-65k plus benefits, Hybrid working on offer (3 days on site)