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Cost Controller

  • Location: Sunderland
  • Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + 25 days + Stats, Pension, Parking
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted almost 3 years ago

  • Sector: Finance, Qualified Finance
  • Contact: Leeds Qualified
  • Contact Email: leeds_qualified@sharpconsultancy.com
  • Expiry Date: 15 July 2021
  • Job Ref: RWE00036618_1623764474
A new opportunity to join a global organisation as a Cost Controller on a full-time permanent basis. This role would suit a newly qualified Analyst who looking to progress their career with a global manufacturer.
Working closely with all site functions this role will involve:
*Provision of accurate and timely financial information / delivery to the Plant Management Team to assist with key decision making
*Working closely with Business Partners to ensure accurate monthly accounting close
*Execution of SAP month end close jobs working closely with Inventory and Product Costing teams
*Provide comprehensive monthly performance reports, including variance analysis vs. Business Plan and Forecast.
*Working cross functionally in the preparation of business planning and forecasting studies
*Support plant cost reduction initiatives (Reborn)
*Preparation of presentations on cost analysis
*Working alongside local functions to ensure accurate representation of input and output in-house cost pools, ensuring delivery of model CPU commitments.
*Local finance SAP technical troubleshooting

Ideally you will have:

*Qualified Accountant (AC, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
*Strong spreadsheet skills
*SAP system knowledge highly desirable

This company is seeking and ambitious and driven individual to join their fast-paced environment and help drive the business forward through using their strong analytical skills. My client is looking for someone who is solutions orientated and who is a real problem solver.

Excellent benefits are offered this company and long-term progression opportunities for the right individuals.



Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 25 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.