Job Title: Cost Management Specialist
We are seeking an experienced Cost Management Specialist to join our team. As a key member of the finance department, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations and providing strategic insights to drive business growth and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
* Financial Management: Provide day-to-day financial oversight and prepare financial reports including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead and manage the annual operating budget and monitor actual performance against budget. Maintain rolling forecasts to support cash flow management.
* Compliance and Internal Controls: Manage tax and statutory obligations and ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
* Inventory and Job Costing: Oversee inventory accounting, stock valuations, and reconciliation processes. Support job costing analysis and capital project tracking.
* Strategic Support: Provide input to business planning, conduct business case modeling, and participate in strategy sessions.
* Systems and Process Improvement: Evaluate finance systems and processes and identify automation opportunities and efficiency gains.
You will work closely with the leadership team to provide insights that drive growth and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills, and experience leading and managing a small finance team.
The successful candidate will have:
* A degree in Business or Commerce with Accounting major
* CA or CPA qualification or working towards it
* Proven experience in a similar type role, preferably in the manufacturing sector
* Commercially minded and strong analytical skills
* Excellent stakeholder management skills
We offer a competitive remuneration package, positive team-based family values culture, and opportunities for career development. If you are looking for a challenging role where you can apply your skills and expertise, please contact us for further information.