Join a vibrant manufacturing business on a 6 month contract as the Costing Officer you will provide support to the Finance Business Partner
An opportunity has arisen for a Costings Officer with Advanced Excel skills to join a vibrant manufacturing business on a 6-month contract. As the Costing Officer you will provide support to the Finance Business Partner – Operations in ensuring the accurate and timely provision of cost information. This includes assisting with the maintenance of costing databases, helping to calculate product costs, and supporting the preparation of financial reports used to inform business decisions and stock valuation.
Job Description:
1. As the Costings Officer you will assist in producing product costings using the Company’s Costing Systems and other financial information, in line with Cost and Management Accounting principles
2. Support Production and Finance teams in maintaining the Manufacturing Costing System and associated data
3. As the Costings Officer you will help prepare and reconcile stock valuation information in accordance with accounting standards
4. Provide support to senior colleagues with cost and margin analysis for new products and promotional activity
5. As the Costings Officer you will assist in maintaining the database of sourced product purchases and help with the preparation of standard costs
6. Contribute to the weekly analysis of stock and production data for use in Company business indicators
7. Support the Finance team in analysing Perpetual Inventory information and follow up on any actions required
8. Assist with the preparation of journals and reports used in monthly management accounts
9. Provide ad-hoc analysis and administrative support to the Finance team as required
For the Costings Officer role, it would be good to see candidates with:
10. Advanced Excel skills are essential for the role including complex formulas, V-look ups, If statements and pivot tables
11. Strong data analysis skills are essential any experience gleaming insights from data would be an advantage
12. Previous experience in finance analysis, costing analysis, data analysis or similar is essential
13. Background in manufacturing, logistics or similar would be ideal
14. Basic understanding of costing and management accounting principles would be an advantage not essential
15. Good analytical and numerical ability with a willingness to learn and develop technical skills
16. Experience with ERP systems would be advantageous but not essential
17. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
18. Good communication skills, both written and verbal
19. Enthusiastic, proactive, and able to work well within a team environment
This role is commutable from: Stoke on Trent, Keele, Newcastle under Lyme, Crewe, Congleton, Eccleshall, Stone and surrounding areas
The role would suit candidates with the following experience: Finance Analysis, Costing Analysis, Data Analysis, Insight analyst
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Salary: £30,000 Per Annum
Benefits:
20. Health care cash plan – Westfield Health
21. Free car parking
22. Reward & recognition schemes
23. Discounts in our retail outlets up to 65%
24. Dedicated training & development to enhance or progress your career, including apprenticeships
25. Charity events
26. Long service awards
Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.