Finance Manager Cost Accounting

Key Responsibilities: - Oversee cost accounting activities, including month-end close, inventory reconciliation, cost analysis, and financial reporting. - Analyse manufacturing costs, product margins, inventory movements, and operational variances to identify improvement opportunities. - Partner with Operations and cross-functional teams to enhance inventory accuracy, cost control, and operational efficiency. - Support inventory management activities, including stock counts, inventory reviews, and compliance with internal controls. - Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators, providing insights and recommendations to management. - Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes by preparing cost analyses and business performance reports. - Participate in business reviews and provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts. - Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and audit requirements. - Drive continuous process improvements across cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting processes. - Support finance-related projects, system enhancements, and process optimisation initiatives. Key Requirements: - Min. Degree in Accounting, Finance Management or possess ACCA. - Min 6-8 years of experience in cost accounting or management accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment. - Strong analytical, financial modelling, and problem-solving skills. - Experience with budgeting, forecasting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting. - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; experience with data visualization tools is an advantage. - Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.