Senior Cost Analyst - Automotive GCC | Profitability

Global Management Solutions (GMS); Manama; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Management Solutions (GMS) in Bahrain seeks an experienced Finance professional to lead cost accounting, budgeting and profitability analysis across a major Automotive Group in the GCC. You will drive costing frameworks, cost visibility, inventory valuation and cost control, partnering with senior management to optimize performance.

The role requires strong ERP experience (SAP / Oracle ERP), leadership, and the ability to develop cost strategies across functions.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a senior finance professional who can design costing frameworks, improve cost visibility, budgeting and profitability analysis across the Group.
• Experience in large conglomerates or multinational groups is preferred and GCC exposure is desirable.
• Strong hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle ERP) and robust cost accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement costing frameworks across the Group to drive cost visibility.
• Collaborate with department heads and advise senior management on cost strategies.
• Provide profitability analysis, performance dashboards and cost allocation insights.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Cost Control

Standard Costing

Product Costing

ABC

Inventory Valuation

Cost Allocation

Budgeting

Forecasting

Profitability Analysis

Margin Analysis

Manufacturing Cost

Cost Optimization

Financial Modelling

Management Reporting

Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

English Communication

Presentation Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving

Costing Framework

ERP

SAP

Oracle ERP

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Global Management Solutions (GMS) in Bahrain seeks an experienced Finance professional to lead cost accounting, budgeting and profitability analysis across a major Automotive Group in the GCC. You will drive costing frameworks, cost visibility, inventory valuation and cost control, partnering with senior management to optimize performance.

The role requires strong ERP experience (SAP / Oracle ERP), leadership, and the ability to develop cost strategies across functions.