Hybrid Cost Controller – FMCG Manufacturing Finance

Just Recruitment Group; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Just Recruitment Group is recruiting a Cost Controller for a leading FMCG manufacturer based in Halstead, Essex. Hybrid working available (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) to support close collaboration with Finance and Operations.

The role focuses on month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost visibility across the business, and profitability analysis to drive continuous improvement. You will work with material and overhead cost data and support standard costing activities.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in controlling, manufacturing finance, cost accounting or similar finance environment.
• SAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and effective communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting processes and financial close.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Develop and maintain cost visibility across the business (material, labor, overhead).
• Conduct profitability analysis by product, brand and SKU.
• Contribute to standard costing activities and industrial cost management.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting or Business or Economics

Job description

Just Recruitment Group is recruiting a Cost Controller for a leading FMCG manufacturer based in Halstead, Essex. Hybrid working available (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) to support close collaboration with Finance and Operations.

The role focuses on month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost visibility across the business, and profitability analysis to drive continuous improvement. You will work with material and overhead cost data and support standard costing activities.