Financial Cost Analyst

Job OverviewWe are seeking a detail oriented and analytical Financial Cost Analyst to join our clients' finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cost accounting system, monitoring variances through regular reporting and ensuring the business maintains robust costing records providing accurate margin information to inform pricing decisions and maximise profit opportunities.This role will be reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer but maintaining close relationships with Sales, Production and Supply Chain functions at all clients' sites (both in UK and overseas)ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain the standard costs of products, including internally manufactured and externally purchased partsEnsure the accuracy of all standard costs within the D365 ERP system and for stock valuations prepared in accordance with UK accounting requirementsLead annual standard cost evaluation process, including calculations of direct labour rates and indirect overhead recovery rate in the ERP systemEnsure that Bills of Materials and labour routings are maintained accurately within D365, working with the production team to ensure accurate timings are in place for all activitiesPreparation of all variance reporting (Purchase Price Variance, productions/industrial variances reporting etc) and also provide suggestions to the wider business for cost savings opportunities and improvements identified from the reportingLead the monthly sales margin review process and liaise with sales and purchasing managers to help the company maximise profit and cashflowPreparation of other operational reports(weekly, monthly and annual)Assist the Chief Financial Officer with the analysis of margin performance against budget in the monthly accountsInterrogation and analysis of the ERP system to assist with any date requests from the businessAssist the Chief Financial Officer with any other ad hoc tasks as requiredRequirementsProven experience within a similar role, including the use of standard costs within a manufacturing environmentPrior experience of using Bills of Materials and labour routings within a multi-site organisationIdeally someone who is part qualified in a professional accountancy qualification or who has demonstrated ability in previous roles and possesses the relevant experienceHighly organised with attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesAble and willing to interrogate ERP systems with a 'can do' attitudePossess excellent analytical, numerical and Excel skillsExcellent communication skills and a proven track record of being an effective business partner across all departmentD365 experience preferred but not essentialBenefits:Holiday starting at 21 days rising to 26 days with every year of service.Company pension scheme.Employee Assistance ProgrammeGym discountRetail discountsCycle to work schemeAs an equal opportunitys employer, 1to1 Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or gender identity. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.1to1 Group is one of the leading recruitment agencies for jobs in Hampshire for permanent, temporary and contract recruitment solutions. Due to the high volume of applications we are receiving, if you do not hear from a consultant within 5 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. In the meantime, please keep an eye on our website for any other potential vacancies.TPBN1_UKTJ