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Centurion - South Africa
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Posted:
12 September 2026 (7 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
10 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Reference: NPr004397-ClaG-1
Drive Operational Performance Through Insightful Costing Analysis and Business Partnering
Drive Operational Performance Through Insightful Costing Analysis and Business Partnering
Duties & Responsibilities
Are you a Cost & Management Accountant who enjoys understanding what drives business performance not just reporting on it Do you thrive in an operational environment where your analysis influences production efficiency cost control and profitability
An exciting opportunity has become available for a commercially minded finance professional to join a dynamic manufacturing operation. This role offers the chance to work closely with operational teams challenge assumptions and provide the financial insights needed to drive smarter business decisions.
This is far more than a traditional reporting role. Youll become a trusted business partner to operations helping management understand production costs improve efficiencies and maximise profitability across the plant.
If youre passionate about turning data into action and enjoy being immersed in the operational side of the business this could be the ideal next step in your career.
If youre looking for a role where your financial expertise can make a measurable business impact wed love to hear from you.
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If you have not received a response within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database and may be considered for future suitable opportunities.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a commercially minded finance professional to join a dynamic manufacturing operation. This role offers the chance to work closely with operational teams challenge assumptions and provide the financial insights needed to drive smarter business decisions.
This is far more than a traditional reporting role. Youll become a trusted business partner to operations helping management understand production costs improve efficiencies and maximise profitability across the plant.
If youre passionate about turning data into action and enjoy being immersed in the operational side of the business this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
Cost & Management Accounting
- Lead all cost and management accounting activities within the plant environment.
- Develop maintain and analyse Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate product costing.
- Monitor manufacturing costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
- Analyse cost drivers and provide recommendations to enhance operational performance.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Drive budgeting forecasting and planning processes across the operation.
- Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide meaningful commentary on financial and operational performance.
- Support management with data-driven planning and decision-making.
Inventory & Production Analysis
- Monitor and analyse Work in Progress (WIP) and inventory balances.
- Ensure inventory valuations are accurate and aligned with operational realities.
- Review production efficiencies and identify trends impacting cost performance.
- Investigate variances and implement corrective recommendations where required.
Commercial Finance & Business Partnering
- Work closely with operational teams to improve cost control and efficiency.
- Translate complex financial information into practical business recommendations.
- Provide meaningful insights to support profitability and performance improvement initiatives.
- Partner with management to identify risks opportunities and areas for optimisation.
Continuous Improvement
- Support initiatives aimed at improving financial controls and operational efficiencies.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen reporting.
- Contribute to the development of a commercially focused data-driven culture within the business.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Relevant Degree in Finance Accounting Cost & Management Accounting or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years experience within Cost Accounting or Management Accounting.
- Proven experience within a manufacturing production or plant environment.
- Strong exposure to:
- Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Work in Progress (WIP)
- Cost Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
Technical Skills
- Strong costing and management accounting expertise.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
- Ability to interpret operational data and convert it into actionable insights.
What Were Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:- Commercially minded and operationally focused.
- Analytical with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Confident partnering with both finance and operational stakeholders.
- Proactive hands-on and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable challenging assumptions and driving improvement.
- Passionate about helping businesses operate more efficiently and profitably.
Why Consider This Opportunity
This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional finance and become deeply involved in the operational heartbeat of the business. Youll gain exposure to production processes influence key decisions and play a direct role in improving profitability and performance.If youre looking for a role where your financial expertise can make a measurable business impact wed love to hear from you.
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If you have not received a response within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database and may be considered for future suitable opportunities.
