Costing Analyst – Study Support & Stakeholder Impact

Connected Search Group Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Varied, impactful role

Job summary

A stable manufacturing business near Barnsley seeks a Costing Analyst to analyze production and cost data. This role offers an excellent opportunity for part-qualified accountants to make a real impact in a commercially focused environment. Responsibilities include maintaining costing processes and supporting financial decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and experience in manufacturing. Offering study support and exposure to senior stakeholders, this role promises to be varied and impactful.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA, or a similar qualification.
• Experience in a manufacturing or cost-focused role is essential.
• Proactive and analytical approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyse production and cost data to support business decisions.
• Maintain and improve standard costing processes.
• Investigate variances and provide insight to drive performance.
• Support month-end, forecasting, and stock accounting.
• Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Education

Part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA or similar)

Job description

A stable manufacturing business near Barnsley seeks a Costing Analyst to analyze production and cost data. This role offers an excellent opportunity for part-qualified accountants to make a real impact in a commercially focused environment. Responsibilities include maintaining costing processes and supporting financial decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and experience in manufacturing. Offering study support and exposure to senior stakeholders, this role promises to be varied and impactful.