Finance Analyst - Manufacturing

KINGFISHER RECRUITMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KINGFISHER RECRUITMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking a hands-on Financial Analyst to support cost management across manufacturing operations in Singapore West.

The role focuses on cost analysis, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, inventory analysis, and management reporting, partnering with Finance, Production, and R&D to improve cost visibility and controls. You will develop Power BI dashboards, analyze cost drivers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cost analysis or manufacturing finance experience.
• Experience with standard costing, BOMs, material and labor costs.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and Power BI; SAP experience helpful.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyse manufacturing costs across raw materials, labour, and overheads to improve cost visibility and profitability.
• Monitor actual costs against standard costs, budgets, and forecasts; investigate variances.
• Maintain product costing structures, including BOMs, labour rates, overhead allocations, and standard cost updates.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to understand cost drivers and drive efficiency.
• Support production budgeting, cost forecasting, and inventory analysis.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and management reports on cost performance and variances.
• Provide cost estimates and profitability analyses for new products with R&D and other stakeholders.
• Review supplier quotations and cost references for price and cost comparisons.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Power BI

Excel

Cross-functional

Communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Financial Analyst (Manufacturing & Costing)

Location: Singapore West
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Financial Analyst to support cost management and financial performance across our manufacturing operations with experience of BOM.

The role will focus on manufacturing cost analysis, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, inventory analysis, and management reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and R&D to improve cost visibility, strengthen financial controls, and support operational and commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse manufacturing costs across raw materials, labour, and production overheads to improve cost visibility, operational control, and product profitability.

• Monitor actual costs against standard costs, budgets, and forecasts; investigate key variances and identify potential cost overruns.

• Maintain product costing structures, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), labour rates, overhead allocations, and standard cost updates.

• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to understand cost drivers and implement efficiency and cost‑saving initiatives.

• Support production budgeting, cost forecasting, and inventory analysis, including purchasing trends and inventory turnover.

• Develop Power BI dashboards and management reports covering cost performance, production efficiency, inventory, and key operational variances.

• Provide cost estimates and profitability analysis for new products in collaboration with R&D and other relevant stakeholders.

• Support price and cost comparisons by reviewing supplier quotations, historical data, cost breakdowns, and standard cost references.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in cost analysis, management accounting, manufacturing finance, or a similar role.

• Good understanding of manufacturing costing, including standard costing, BOMs, material costs, labour costs, overhead allocation, and variance analysis.

• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, inventory analysis, and management reporting.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data and translate findings into practical recommendations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; experience with SAP or another ERP system would be advantageous.

• Comfortable working cross‑functionally with Finance, Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and R&D teams.

• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

KINGFISHER RECRUITMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.

https://www.kingfisherintl.com/

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