Cost Analyst

Dover Corporation; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking a Cost Analyst for a 12-month fixed term contract in Dundee. This role involves managing costs, preparing financial reports, and engaging with teams to influence decision-making. Ideal candidates should have strong accounting skills, previous experience in manufacturing, and a relevant qualification. The position requires onsite work and offers a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong proactive communicator able to engage at all levels.
• Experience with supply chain and logistics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report all aspects of cost for the facility.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and performance analysis.
• Drive cost control and analysis, overseeing the cost reduction program.

Skills

Accounting

Cost Management

Business Partnering

Commercial Insight

Team Leadership

Strong Communication

Analytical Skills

Enthusiasm

Education

Graduate calibre with relevant professional qualification

Job description

Job Requisition ID : 61203

Department : Finance (DEPTFIN)

Position Title : Cost Analyst (12 month fixed term contract)

Location : Dundee

Reports To : Finance Director

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do but what really fuels us is our people. Theyre the heart of our company. As an employee our promise to you is that youll work on new and innovative products and solutions be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative caring and act with integrity and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects both locally and globally will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations made up of some of the most trusted leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented innovative outstanding people we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment including clean energy solutions systems and payment automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems OPW Fuel Management Systems ClearView Tokheim ProGauge Fairbanks LIQAL AvaLAN and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin TX DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide including facilities in Brazil China India Italy Poland the Netherlands the United Kingdom and the United States.

The Opportunity

The Cost Analyst role is part of the Dispenser Business Unit (DBU) and is based in Dundee. This is the main manufacturing operation in Europe for Dover Fueling Solutions and produces fuel dispensers. Reporting to the Financial Controller for Dundee this is a key senior finance role within a dynamic growing business requiring a high calibre individual.

This role is central to the finance structure and will be highly visible both within the Dundee operation and across the broader group.

The Candidate

The Cost Analyst position incorporates a blend of accounting costing business partnering commercial insight and team leadership requiring a high calibre individual who is strong interpersonally self‑motivated flexible and possesses excellent business acumen. Experience in the manufacturing industry is desirable especially in relation to supply chain and logistics. Also important is that the role brings energy drive passion and a highly inquisitive nature.

The individual must be capable of producing insightful management information coupled with developing robust working relationships within the Dundee particularly it is essential that the individual can provide sound financial guidance to aid decision making and possess sufficient gravitas to challenge current thinking.

Key Candidate Requirements

• Graduate calibre with high academic achievement and relevant professional qualification
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment or related sector essential either in current or in a previous role
• Ideally prior experience of staff management and development
• Strong proactive communicator with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
• Well‑developed commercial acumen
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and manage time effectively
• Strong team player with flexible attitude to work priorities
• Brings enthusiasm and passion for business underpinned by first‑class technical abilities

Responsibilities

• Complete responsibility for the management and reporting of all aspects of cost for the facility
• Preparation of monthly cost reports including commentary and performance analysis ensuring timely follow up and development of an action plan for any issues highlighted
• Driving strong pro‑active cost control and analysis understanding product cost trends driving the cost reduction program and controlling fixed costs
• Leading the product cost tracking program ensuring timely reporting
• Financial control of Inventory trends and movements drive inventory controls and best practice
• Ownership of the Standard Cost setting process
• Leading and participating in various factory wide NPD and Cost Reduction projects and initiatives
• Input into the budget and business plan
• Input into the preparation of financial forecasts
• Development and enforcement of internal controls and corporate policies
• Assist the Financial Controller on divisional finance projects

Work Arrangement

Onsite

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

Location Information

This position may be located in : EMEA : United Kingdom : Dundee : Dundee