Cost Analyst (Manufacturing MNC)

RECRUITPEDIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a Cost Analyst to join their FP&A Team. The role involves conducting detailed cost analysis, variance analysis, and partnering with various departments for budgeting and pricing strategies. Candidates should hold a degree in accounting and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. The company offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of costing analysis experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed product cost analysis, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Conduct regular variance analysis and provide insights on cost drivers.
• Develop and maintain standardized costing methodologies.
• Partner with teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategies.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization within the costing framework.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Cost analysis

Variance analysis

Cost optimization

Accounting standards compliance

Education

Degree in accounting

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading manufacturing company in precision engineering industry. Due to business needs, they are now recruiting a Cost Analyst to be part of their FP&A Team. They are located in the West - easily accessible.

Duties

• Perform detailed product cost analysis, including materials, labor, and overhead, to ensure accurate cost structures and allocations.
• Conduct regular variance analysis and provide insights on cost drivers, trends, and profitability impact.
• Develop and maintain standardized costing methodologies and models across sites.
• Partner with Production, Procurement, Sales, and FP&A teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategies.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement within the costing framework.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and support audit requirements.
• Provide cost data and analysis for management reports, special projects, and business decisions.
• Contribute product cost inputs to budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans.

Requirements

• Degree in accounting field
• Min 3 years of costing analysis experience in manufacturing industry
• Able to work in fast-paced environment

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