Strategic Costing & Margin Lead (S&OP)

Rite Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled professional to manage costing and finance operations. The ideal candidate will have a BCom in Accounting or Finance, with at least 5 years of experience in management accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG context. Key responsibilities include maintaining costing files and leading cross-functional meetings. Strong analytical and Excel skills are essential for this role, which offers competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in management accounting, ideally in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage costing files for customer pricing decisions.
• Liaise with procurement for cost updates and pricing adjustments.
• Lead S&OP meetings with procurement and cross-functional teams.
• Develop accurate costing through understanding production processes.
• Assist in budgeting and financial manager support tasks.

Skills

Strong understanding of product costing and margin management

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Effective communicator and team leader

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Experience with ERP systems (Syspro preferred)

Strong organisational and reporting skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Education

BCom in Accounting / Finance or equivalent

CIMA qualified or actively working toward CIMA qualification

Tools

Syspro

Excel

Job description

A financial recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled professional to manage costing and finance operations. The ideal candidate will have a BCom in Accounting or Finance, with at least 5 years of experience in management accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG context. Key responsibilities include maintaining costing files and leading cross-functional meetings. Strong analytical and Excel skills are essential for this role, which offers competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.