Job Description

Gather and analyze financial and operational data on manufacturing processes, administration costs, logistics and revenue Implement (and/or design as necessary) new processes to analyze production costs, actual versus benchmark. Maintain and enhance the product costing methodology. Set up and manage budgets (including challenging amounts and assumptions) and monitor spending. Ensure that there's accountability - set up best practices across all areas. Lead monthly meetings with each area and assist budget holders with queries. Liaise with budget holders with regards to estimates and other changes, Ensure major variances are investigated and support appropriate corrective actions to get back on track. Measure and track progress on cost reduction programs and verify savings by working closely with departments. Develop, maintain and enhance the budgeting and forecasting tools to optimise the process. Perform monthly re-forecasting of costs based on the latest view of model inputs, with model revisions aligned with actual trends. Suggest cost-reducing or profitable solutions. Prepare dashboards and present financial outcomes. Complete monthly cost variance explanations/commentary as part of monthly close activities, and thereby ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the cost accounting numbers. Perform other related duties, as assigned.

The successful candidate will provide support to the Business through analysis, review and reporting on financial performance.



This position reports into the Commercial and logistics Business Partner which is part of the Finance Business Partner Team.

Qualifications and experience

B. Com in Accounting or Bachelor of Accounting, (Management Accounting) (CIMA would be advantageous) Three or more years' experience as a business analyst, cost specialist or similar role Experience in data, operational and financial analysis

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Strong analytical skills Advanced Excel knowledge essential A business acumen with attention to detail Knowledge of accounting processes and software Understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures Experience with Business Intelligence tools (especially Power BI) is advantageous. * An open-minded catalyst for change and improvement with effective communication skills