Product Costing Manager - FTC

The Compleat Food Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Greater London seeks a Product Costing Finance Manager. This role involves reviewing and standardizing product costing processes across multiple sites, leveraging ERP capabilities for efficiency, and training finance teams. Candidates should have accounting qualifications or be QBE, with experience in manufacturing finance and effective communication skills. Embrace an inclusive workplace culture while making significant impacts in a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant qualifications or QBE considered.
• Experience in product costing within manufacturing finance.
• Track record of driving transformation in finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Review current product costing processes across multiple sites.
• Embed a standard costing setup sustainably.
• Train finance team on costing processes.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Experience in manufacturing finance roles

Great communicator

Strong ERP skills

Strong Excel skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Geographical mobility

Job description

Job Advert

Job title: Product Costing Finance Manager

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm

Location: Battersea / Evesham

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Product Costing Finance Manager to join the Harvey & Brockless team, part of The Compleat Food Group, where your experience will make a real impact in a dynamic business!

This is your opportunity to make a significant difference in a fast‑paced, dynamic company with a large and complex supply base across the UK and overseas. In this role, you’ll introduce and embed standard costing principles, leveraging ERP capabilities to set up sustainable processes that drive efficiency and insight across the business, ensuring these principles continue to deliver value long into the future.

Responsibilities

• Review current product costing process for both bought‑in and manufactured products across multiple sites
• Review and understand current ERP capabilities to support a Standard Product Costing approach
• Develop and embed a full standard costing setup with H&B that can sustainably be continued on an ongoing basis
• Proactively work with external ERP and BI support teams to systemise the process and allow efficient and regular reporting
• Successfully train wider H&B finance team on the process, setup and reporting for ongoing continued use

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA); however QBE will also be considered
• Experience of working in manufacturing finance roles with additional product costing experience
• Proven track record of driving transformation
• Great communicator and comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong ERP skills
• Strong Excel skills
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Geographical mobility essential due to multi‑site responsibility

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect; we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

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