Benefits Package:
£35,000 - £40,000
12% Pension
Strong training and development scheme
Brilliant benefits package.
With operations across the globe and an ever-expanding customer base, this prestigious manufacturer is planning the next part of their recruitment push. Following recent investment, they are looking for a Cost Engineer to lead from the front within the Procurement / Finance team. The company has multiple sites within the organization and offers opportunities for employees to train both internally and externally to develop their skills. The role also comes with opportunities for career progression.
Role & Responsibilities:
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the plant production costing and accuracy to ensure management receives clear and accurate data to make strategic decisions for the plant.
Responsible for executing various tasks related to current cost rates / inventory valuation and the timely resolution of errors.
Responsible for preparing the relevant costing information and analyses for operational management.
Maintain production cost controlling processes on SKU level, production orders by all components (RM, speeds, wastes, etc.).
Deal with operations KPI controlling on a frequent basis: actual performance in general and by product, group, machine, etc. versus standard/targeted.
Control and update the Bills of Materials, Master data to ensure accurate costs and meticulously review costs for any discrepancies.
Prepare the pre- and post-calculation analysis with advice on areas for improvement.
Update the standard costs and ongoing monitoring and updating of inventory levels (including stocktaking).
Regular internal reporting of defined operational key figures (e.g., waste, efficiency) and development of related measurement systems/processes.
Develop decision-making bases, creating and improving existing analytical tools & systems (e.g., cost analysis, PMDB).
Assist with financial month-end closing activities (e.g., inventory valuation, management information systems, cockpit).
Support the commercial/pricing team with accurately checked costing.
Support and collaborate closely with the local operations manager with transparent analysis and areas for improvements.
Support in new product development and optimizations in costing areas.
Support the annual budgeting process and forecasts.
Controls according to the internal control system (CSA) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
MUST HAVE experience working as a Cost Engineer within a manufacturing business.
A degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a similar discipline is required.
SAP preferred or other manufacturing ERP system experience - the business is rolling out a new SAP program next year; experience with SAP will be beneficial.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong knowledge of CO (Product Cost Controlling) / MM modules in SAP.
Knowledge of production costing: cost elements and cost center accounting, material routine, bills of materials, production processes, and production order settlement, etc.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
If you are interested in this position, please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specializing in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology, and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note that as we receive a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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