Are you looking to begin a career in Finance? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance Team as a Costing Analyst Apprentice.
Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you will gain valuable hands on experience in costing, financial reporting, inventory management, and business analysis across our UK manufacturing sites. This apprenticeship offers excellent training and development opportunities, providing a strong foundation for a successful career in finance.
What You'll Learn
As a Costing Analyst Apprentice, you will support the Costing & Stock Manager and wider Finance Team while developing practical skills in:
- Production reporting and data analysis
- Financial reconciliations and journal postings
- Inventory and stock control processes
- Month end accounting procedures
- Variance analysis and financial reporting
- Audit support and compliance processes
- Working with finance systems and business data
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Costing & Production Recording Team with reporting, analysis, and spreadsheet preparation.
- Support the preparation of costing analysis for Sales, Finance, Production, and Technical teams.
- Help create and maintain Bills of Materials and update standard costs across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Assist with monthly management accounts, accruals, journals, and reconciliations.
- Support inventory audits and stock checks across UK sites.
- Learn and support production finance processes and reporting requirements.
- Assist with the administration and auditing of the Change Management System.
- Contribute to finance projects aimed at improving processes, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Build relationships with colleagues across Finance, Production, Logistics, and other business functions.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
- Enthusiastic about starting a career in Finance or Accounting
- Eager to learn and develop new skills
- Highly organised and detail-focused
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and other IT systems
- A strong communicator with a positive attitude
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
What do we offer?
- A structured apprenticeship programme with recognised qualifications
- 25 days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
- Profit Related Bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- 4 x salary Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- Buy & Sell Annual Leave
- Service Recognition Rewards
- Supported Professional Development
Why join Kingspan Insulation?
We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause – better buildings for a better world.
Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry, operating from our site in Pembridge, Herefordshire. With 188 sites worldwide Kingspan is a global leading employer.
Do you think you have the attributes we are looking for? If so, please click ‘apply’ now to be considered as our Costing Analyst Apprentice.
