Job Vacancy Details
Cost Analyst
Manufacturing
Swindon
Permanent ⁄ £39000 - £50000
Updated August 13, 2008
Main Responsibilities:
Component Cost Analysis
• Monthly analysis actual unit cost v budget (and v previous month) and analysis of all cost movements
• Monthly price, mix & volume analysis of the total component cost base
• Detailed analysis and understanding of profitability by model type, by destination, by derivative etc
• Analysis of costs at varying sets of exchange rate conditions and market conditions Component Cost Forecasting
• Quarterly forecasting & annual budgeting of total component cost with detailed price, mix & volume analysis v target (and v previous budget).
• Mid / Long term forecasting & modelling of total component cost based on strategic factors
• Liaison with key business areas
• Gain an expert understanding of the component base & supply base in order to best interpret the data analysis & turn it into management information for decision making
• Prepare appropriate presentations to best explain complex data & information to various audiences within the business, including non-financial staff
• Keep abreast of economic conditions & simulate the impact on component cost base
• Support with the implementation of a new system
• As a more senior member of the section, take an active role in the Management Accounting Section Review meetings and contribute to building teamwork across the department.
• Support the Section Manager with any other projects or activities, as dictated by business requirements
Who we're looking for
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
• Demonstrable experience within a Management
• Accounting function, preferably within a Manufacturing environment
• CIMA Part Qualified or Newly Qualified or equivalent
• Sound understanding of Accounting Standards, particularly relating to stock valuation
• Excellent PC skills (MS Office)
• Strong numerical & analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, especially the ability to communicate effectively with non-financial staff
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Excellent team player
About our client
Our client market leader in Manufacturing company located in Swindon.
What's on offer
£38,000 - £50,000
Pension
Private Healthcare
25 days holiday
Bonus
Relocation Package
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 1793 486 785.
Job Ref: 12993222
Your application will be sent to Sarah McDonnell.
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