Manufacturing Cost Analyst: Drive Margin & Efficiency

EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing consultancy in Singapore is seeking a Cost Analyst to lead cost analysis in a manufacturing environment. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. Key responsibilities include analyzing costs against standards, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring accurate inventory valuation. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of COGS and manufacturing processes. This role offers opportunities for process improvements and drives cost transparency.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cost or management accounting experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Solid understanding of COGS, manufacturing processes, and margin drivers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly actual vs. standard costs and provide insights.
• Assess material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and effective management of variances.
• Provide cost assumptions for budgets and forecasts.
• Strengthen ERP costing processes and improve reporting.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Inventory management

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Job description

A manufacturing consultancy in Singapore is seeking a Cost Analyst to lead cost analysis in a manufacturing environment. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. Key responsibilities include analyzing costs against standards, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring accurate inventory valuation. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of COGS and manufacturing processes. This role offers opportunities for process improvements and drives cost transparency.