This role exciting cost accounting role will partner with key stakeholders in this highly successful manufacturing business to drive continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives.
The role will be responsible for all costings and product analysis onsite.
Full ownership of product costings and monthly gross margin analysis of existing products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the Managing Director, Finance Director, and Factory Manager in relation to operational and strategic decisions.
* Lead financial analysis on capital investment, cost-saving initiatives, and innovation projects.
* Analyse plant performance and manufacturing efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.
* Develop tools for costing new product launches with Commercial and Finance teams.
* Reconcile gross margins between Commercial and P&L.
* Deliver weekly and monthly margin reports, price files and promotional costing analysis with actionable insights.
* Evaluate CAPEX proposals with clear financial recommendations.
* Contribute to cost-saving and efficiency enhancement projects across departments.
What We're Looking For
Essential
* 3+ years' experience in financial planning, manufacturing accounting, or cost analysis within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced charting, simulations).
* Experience with costings, variance analysis, and process costing.
* Excellent numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and communication skills.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and operational KPIs.
* Experience working cross-functionally in a factory environment.
Desirable
* Degree in Accounting & Finance or Food Science.
* FMCG or food manufacturing background.
* Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar data tools.
* Experience in system implementation or automation of financial reports.