Inventory & Cost Controller (SAP) – Growth Role

Richard Lloyd Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Lloyd Recruitment – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW is seeking a cost accounting professional to own day-to-day finance activities, with a focus on inventory costing and cost control. You'll engage with operations across procurement, warehousing and logistics, drive accurate costing, manage SAP processes and monthly stock reconciliations, and support improved margins.

The role suits a CA/CPA or accountant working towards it, with experience in FMCG, retail or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification, or working towards it.
• Strong cost and inventory accounting background in fast-paced product environments.
• Solid understanding of inventory costing, variances and reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, autonomous and able to manage deadlines.
• Comfortable engaging with non-finance stakeholders and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Inventory valuation including freight, duty and FX considerations.
• Labour costing: maintain rates in SAP and monitor KPIs.
• Cost control in partnership with Operations to review BOMs and margins.
• Stock accuracy: regular cycle counts and variance reconciliation.
• Stock health: manage reorder points and obsolete stock provisioning.
• Goods receipting: oversee SAP goods receipts and stock integrity.
• Business partnering with procurement, warehousing and logistics.

Skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomous/self-motivated

Excel proficient

ERP systems experience (SAP)

Education

CA or CPA qualification, or working towards it

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Richard Lloyd Recruitment – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW is seeking a cost accounting professional to own day-to-day finance activities, with a focus on inventory costing and cost control. You'll engage with operations across procurement, warehousing and logistics, drive accurate costing, manage SAP processes and monthly stock reconciliations, and support improved margins.

The role suits a CA/CPA or accountant working towards it, with experience in FMCG, retail or manufacturing.