Senior Finance & Costing Analyst (Manufacturing)
We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional with strong expertise in manufacturing finance, COGM (Cost of Goods Manufactured), costing, macro-financial analysis, and investment analysis. This role is ideal for someone who combines technical excellence with strategic financial insight to drive performance and long-term value creation across our manufacturing operations.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA, CFA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in senior finance, costing, or audit roles, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Proven expertise in cost and manufacturing accounting: COGM analysis, variance analysis, standard costing, and inventory valuation.
- Strong understanding of PSAK, local GAAP, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Hands-on experience with consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities.
- Prior experience in a Big 4 audit firm (senior level) with exposure to multinational or group companies is a strong advantage.
Core Competencies:
- Advanced financial analysis skills, including macro-finance insights, capital allocation, and investment evaluation.
- Strong track record in manufacturing performance analytics, including operational efficiency and cost diagnostics.
- Experience in preparing management dashboards and reports that highlight business performance, cost drivers, and investment opportunities.
- Ability to identify and communicate operational inefficiencies and financial risks/opportunities to senior management.
- Strong proficiency in Excel modeling and familiarity with ERP/financial reporting systems.
- Analytical thinker with proven ability to balance strategic investment evaluation with day-to-day cost control.
- Solid experience with group structures, intercompany transactions, and consolidation adjustments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver accurate and timely management, financial, and consolidated reports (monthly close, performance review packs, board reporting).
- Conduct detailed variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast/prior year) with actionable commentary.
- Perform macro-financial and investment analysis on business performance, raw material price trends, FX exposure, and capital expenditure.
- Provide financial evaluation for investment projects (ROI, payback, IRR, sensitivity analysis).
- Investigate and explain manufacturing and operational cost inefficiencies; propose strategic improvements.
- Collaborate with production, supply chain, and procurement teams to optimize costs and enhance financial performance.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, including long-range investment plans.
- Ensure compliance with audit requirements and act as the main liaison for internal and external auditors.
If you have a passion for manufacturing finance, investment analysis, and driving business growth through financial insights, we welcome your application.