If you like being close to operations and using numbers to prevent losses before they happen this role will suit you.
This FMCG manufacturing and distribution business operates in a high-volume cost-sensitive environment where stock accuracy and operational discipline are critical. The Cost Accountant will play a key role in controlling stock improving operational efficiencies and supporting depot financial performance by working closely with site and sales leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage full stock control and daily reconciliations
Investigate variances and identify waste or cost-saving opportunities
Analyse product and route-level costs and support cost-to-serve decisions
Ensure accurate financial reporting through journals reconciliations and month-end close
Support budgeting and forecasting at a depot level
Review expenses against budget and provide recommendations
Ensure adherence to stock-related SOPs
Work closely with operational teams and supervise depot admin staff
Maintain strong financial and process controls
Required:
Cost Accounting Degree or Diploma or CIMA qualification
34 years experience in a cost accounting role
Exposure to an FMCG environment
Ability to work independently and engage multiple stakeholders
If you like being close to operations and using numbers to prevent losses before they happen this role will suit you.This FMCG manufacturing and distribution business operates in a high-volume cost-sensitive environment where stock accuracy and operational discipline are critical. The Cost Accountan...
If you like being close to operations and using numbers to prevent losses before they happen this role will suit you.
This FMCG manufacturing and distribution business operates in a high-volume cost-sensitive environment where stock accuracy and operational discipline are critical. The Cost Accountant will play a key role in controlling stock improving operational efficiencies and supporting depot financial performance by working closely with site and sales leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage full stock control and daily reconciliations
Investigate variances and identify waste or cost-saving opportunities
Analyse product and route-level costs and support cost-to-serve decisions
Ensure accurate financial reporting through journals reconciliations and month-end close
Support budgeting and forecasting at a depot level
Review expenses against budget and provide recommendations
Ensure adherence to stock-related SOPs
Work closely with operational teams and supervise depot admin staff
Maintain strong financial and process controls
Required:
Cost Accounting Degree or Diploma or CIMA qualification
34 years experience in a cost accounting role
Exposure to an FMCG environment
Ability to work independently and engage multiple stakeholders