The Job:
- Oversee comprehensive product costing strategies to enhance profitability and competitive advantage.
- Manage and optimize the cost structure up to the gross profit level, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
- Execute the annual budgeting process and LRP initiatives.
- Perform dynamic rolling forecasts to anticipate and adapt to market and operational changes.
- Utilize data-driven insights to support strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Collaborate strategically with procurement, production, and other key departments to ensure alignment and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements, mitigating risks effectively.
- Leverage advanced ERP and financial systems to streamline cost management and analysis processes.
The Person:
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and professional qualifications (e.g., CIMA) are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in product costing, financial analysis, and team leadership within a manufacturing environment.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical skills, and proficiency in financial modeling and strategic reporting.
- Strong strategic communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive and results-driven mindset, and the ability to influence and drive change.