Overview:
The Site Cost Technician is responsible for supporting the financial performance of the manufacturing site through accurate cost reporting, forecasting, accounts payable ownership and financial analysis. The role acts as a key business partner to Operations and Site Finance, ensuring cost performance is understood, reported accurately and aligned with business objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor direct manufacturing costs and Manufacturing Overhead (MOH) expenditure.
- Analyse site cost performance and investigate variances against Budget, Forecast and Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
- Produce accurate and timely month-end reporting for manufacturing costs.
- Support monthly close activities including accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations.
- Assist in the preparation of site forecasts, budgets and financial plans.
- Provide financial insight and analysis to support decision making and performance improvement.
- Own Accounts Payable processes relating to Raw Material procurement.
- Resolve supplier queries and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Partner with Site Operations and budget holders to understand cost performance.
- Act as Site MyBuy Super User and ensure compliance with financial controls, SOX and GCS requirements.
Qualifications:
- Experience within a manufacturing finance or cost accounting environment.
- Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience.
- Understanding of manufacturing costs, accruals and prepayments.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
