Manufacturing Cost & Finance Controller

Network Finance; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a results-driven Cost & Management Accountant to provide strong financial and commercial support within a plant environment. You will drive cost control, production costing, budgeting, and variance analyses across BOM, WIP, and manufacturing processes.

The role requires 5+ years in cost and management accounting in a manufacturing setting, with the ability to work closely with operations and production teams for actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years' experience in cost & management accounting.
• Strong plant/manufacturing environment exposure.
• Solid BOM, WIP, budgeting & forecasting experience.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Cost & Management Accounting: Detailed costing and cost analysis; Monitoring plant costs and profitability; Identifying cost variances and driving corrective action.
• BOM & Production Costing: BOM management and analysis; Product costing; Reviewing production costs and cost drivers.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Annual budgeting; Forecasting and financial planning; Monitoring actuals against budget; Providing variance analysis to management.
• WIP & Plant Performance: WIP analysis; Monitoring inventory and production-related costs; Supporting operational teams with financial insights; Driving improved cost control and plant performance.

Skills

Cost accounting

Management accounting

BOM analysis

WIP analysis

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Operations liaison

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a results-driven Cost & Management Accountant to provide strong financial and commercial support within a plant environment. You will drive cost control, production costing, budgeting, and variance analyses across BOM, WIP, and manufacturing processes.

The role requires 5+ years in cost and management accounting in a manufacturing setting, with the ability to work closely with operations and production teams for actionable insights.