Production Cost Specialist

Added 16/10/2026

Manufacturing company
Working in an international environment

About Our Client

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, an international manufacturing company.

Job Description

Analyse and calculate the unit cost of finished goods based on standard costs.
Establish standard costs for new material numbers and review and analyse standard costs for existing items.
Ensure the accuracy, consistency and timeliness of product cost data.
Consolidate inventory analyses, prepare quarterly reviews, inventory value fluctuation analyses, performance reports and forecasts.
Provide cost accounting support to various functional areas of the organisation.
Prepare product cost information for month-end closing and other internal stakeholders.
Analyse operating costs, including purchase price variances, efficiency and resource utilisation, and conduct additional cost-related analyses.
Develop and review cost analysis reports and work with Operations teams to identify the root causes of variances and implement corrective actions.
Ensure the accuracy of costing and accounting data in the ERP system and its consistency with financial records.
Propose improvements to costing processes and work with Finance and Operations teams to design, test, implement and validate changes to costing configurations.
Contribute to the development and updating of accounting policies, work instructions and process maps to ensure effective inventory control.
Monitor cycle counting activities, analyse inventory discrepancies, identify their root causes and report on results and progress in implementing improvements.
Work with Internal Audit and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits, including matters relating to SOX requirements.
Perform additional duties related to cost control, inventory management and financial processes as required.

The Successful Applicant

University degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
Several years of professional experience in Finance or Accounting, including experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing company.
Very good command of English, both written and spoken.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify areas for improvement.
Very good knowledge of MS Excel.
Familiarity with ERP systems and fundamental cost accounting principles.
High level of accuracy, reliability and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with different departments across the organisation.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Flexibility and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.