Take ownership of the entire costing and cost-control function
Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

About Our Client

Well-established manufacturing organisation with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. The company is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, product quality, and continuous improvement. With ongoing expansion and investment in manufacturing capabilities, it offers a dynamic environment for finance professionals seeking strategic business exposure and long-term career growth.

Job Description

Lead and manage all product costing and inventory valuation activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
Monitor actual manufacturing costs against standards, identify key variances, and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability.
Oversee costing by product, production order, and customer order to support operational and commercial decision-making.
Manage product cost calculations, standard cost updates, BOM reviews, and manufacturing overhead allocations.
Partner with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Finance teams to ensure data integrity and accurate cost reporting.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning processes by providing detailed cost analysis and business insights.
Evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
Manage inventory costing controls, oversee stock counts and reconciliations, and ensure timely resolution of inventory variances.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Cost Accounting within a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Strong expertise in product costing, inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing cost control.
Proven experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

What's On Offer

Excellent opportunity for an experienced cost accounting professional to step into a strategic leadership role within a growing manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving cost transparency, improving operational efficiency, supporting business planning, and contributing directly to the organisation's long-term profitability and growth.

Contact

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7083728

Costing Manager