Cost and Management Accoun
Executive Placements · Centurion, Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →Are you a Cost & Management Accountant who enjoys understanding what drives business performance, not just reporting on it? Do you thrive in an operational environment where your analysis influences production efficiency, cost control, and profitability?
An exciting opportunity has become available for a commercially minded finance professional to join a dynamic manufacturing operation. This role offers the chance to work closely with operational teams, challenge assumptions, and provide the financial insights needed to drive smarter business decisions.
This is far more than a traditional reporting role. You'll become a trusted business partner to operations, helping management understand production costs, improve efficiencies, and maximise profitability across the plant. If you're passionate about turning data into action and enjoy being immersed in the operational side of the business, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
Cost & Management Accounting
- Lead all cost and management accounting activities within the plant environment.
- Develop, maintain, and analyse Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate product costing.
- Monitor manufacturing costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
- Analyse cost drivers and provide recommendations to enhance operational performance.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes across the operation.
- Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide meaningful commentary on financial and operational performance.
- Support management with data-driven planning and decision-making.
Inventory & Production Analysis
- Monitor and analyse Work in Progress (WIP) and inventory balances.
- Ensure inventory valuations are accurate and aligned with operational realities.
- Review production efficiencies and identify trends impacting cost performance.
- Investigate variances and implement corrective recommendations where required.
Commercial Finance & Business Partnering
- Work closely with operational teams to improve cost control and efficiency.
- Translate complex financial information into practical business recommendations.
- Provide meaningful insights to support profitability and performance improvement initiatives.
- Partner with management to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for optimisation.
Continuous Improvement
- Support initiatives aimed at improving financial controls and operational efficiencies.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen reporting.
- Contribute to the development of a commercially focused, da
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