Costings Officer

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Costing Officer for a 6-month contract in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The role involves producing product costings, supporting the Finance Partner, and maintaining financial databases. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills and experience in finance or data analysis. This opportunity offers a salary of £30,000 per annum and benefits such as healthcare cash plans and dedicated training for career progression.

Benefits

Health care cash plan – Westfield Health

Free car parking

Reward & recognition schemes

Discounts in retail outlets

Dedicated training & development

Charity events

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills including complex formulas and pivot tables are essential.
• Strong data analysis skills and prior finance analysis experience are crucial.
• Background in manufacturing or logistics is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing product costings using the Costing Systems.
• Support Finance teams in maintaining the Manufacturing Costing System.
• Assist in preparing stock valuation information.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Data analysis skills

Finance analysis experience

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

join a vibrant manufacturing business on a 6 month contract as the Costing Officer you will provide support to the Finance Business Partner

An opportunity Has arisen for a Costings Officer with Advanced Excel skills to join a vibrant manufacturing business on a 6-month contract. As the Costing Officer you will provide support to the Finance Business Partner – Operations in ensuring the accurate and timely provision of cost information. This includes assisting with the maintenance of costing databases, helping to calculate product costs, and supporting the preparation of financial reports used to inform business decisions and stock valuation.

Job Description

• As the Costings Officer you will assist in producing product costings using the Company’s Costing Systems and other financial information, in line with Cost and Management Accounting principles
• Support Production and Finance teams in maintaining the Manufacturing Costing System and associated data
• As the Costings Officer you will help prepare and reconcile stock valuation information in accordance with accounting standards
• Provide support to senior colleagues with cost and margin analysis for new products and promotional activity
• As the Costings Officer you will assist in maintaining the database of sourced product purchases and help with the preparation of standard costs
• Contribute to the weekly analysis of stock and production data for use in Company business indicators
• Support the Finance team in analysing Perpetual Inventory information and follow up on any actions required
• Assist with the preparation of journals and reports used in monthly management accounts
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and administrative support to the Finance team as required

For the Costings Officer role, it would be good to see candidates with :

• Advanced Excel skills are essential for the role including complex formulas, V-look ups, If statements and pivot tables
• Strong data analysis skills are essential any experience gleaming insights from data would be an advantage
• Previous experience in finance analysis, costing analysis, data analysis or similar is essential
• Background in manufacturing, logistics or similar would be ideal
• Basic understanding of costing and management accounting principles would be an advantage not essential
• Good analytical and numerical ability with a willingness to learn and develop technical skills
• Experience with ERP systems would be advantageous but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and able to work well within a team environment

This role is commutable from : Stoke on Trent, Keele, Newcastle under Lyme, Crewe, Congleton, Eccleshall, Stone and surrounding areas

The role would suit candidates with the following experience : Finance Analysis, Costing Analysis, Data Analysis, Insight analyst

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Salary: £30,000 Per Annum

Benefits

• Health care cash plan – Westfield Health
• Free car parking
• Reward & recognition schemes
• Discounts in our retail outlets up to 65%
• Dedicated training & development to enhance or progress your career, including apprenticeships
• Charity events
• Long service awards

Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.