Manufacturing Cost Controller (CIMA) | WIP & ERP

Oliver Valves; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Valves in Knutsford, UK, is hiring a Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing team. You will review costing, analyse WIP, and support budgeted margins across projects.

You will bring CIMA qualification, strong Excel and ERP/MRP experience (Syteline preferred), and the ability to influence operations with a challenger mindset.

This on-site role offers a competitive salary and the chance to impact global supply chains for an ambitious, family-owned business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cost Accountant in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of WIP, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Confident challenger mindset with the ability to influence operations.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP systems experience (Syteline preferred).
• CIMA qualified (essential).

Responsibilities

• Margin Protection: Review projects to assess real GM vs budget.
• Inventory Control: Manage surplus and obsolete stock to optimise cash flow.
• Operational Auditing: Review labour, overtime, and rework accuracy in ERP (Syteline).
• Standard Costing: Maintain and roll up standard costs to ensure accurate reporting.
• Stock Control: Lead cycle counts and resolve discrepancies.
• Global Support: Provide analytical support to international operations.

Skills

Cost accounting

WIP

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

ERP/MRP (Syteline)

Challenger mindset

Education

CIMA qualification

Tools

Syteline

Job description

Oliver Valves in Knutsford, UK, is hiring a Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing team. You will review costing, analyse WIP, and support budgeted margins across projects.

You will bring CIMA qualification, strong Excel and ERP/MRP experience (Syteline preferred), and the ability to influence operations with a challenger mindset.

This on-site role offers a competitive salary and the chance to impact global supply chains for an ambitious, family-owned business.