Costing Officer in Stoke-on-trent, West Midlands

Costing Officer

Location: Stoke

Hours: Monday to Friday, 38.75hours

Salary: DOE

Duration: 6 months +

Temporary contract to start as soon as possible

The role:

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Costing Officer to play a key role in their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional with a strong background in cost analysis and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of costing principles, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

If your someone who is precise, proactive, and comfortable navigating change in a fast-paced environments. This might be the perfect role for you!

Main duties:

• Utilise costing systems and relevant data sources to generate accurate product costs aligned with established Cost and Management Accounting standards
• Collaborate closely with production teams to support and enhance the functionality of the manufacturing costing system
• Oversee the calculation, reporting, and interpretation of inventory valuations in compliance with applicable accounting regulations
• Partner with senior management and sales teams to deliver detailed cost and margin analyses for new product initiatives and promotional campaigns
• Maintain a comprehensive database of sourced product purchases, using this data as the foundation for the annual development of standard costings
• Conduct weekly reviews of stock levels and production data to contribute to the company's business performance metrics
• Analyse perpetual inventory records and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership to ensure compliance with internal controls and inventory policies

About you:

• Demonstrated background in a comparable position, preferably within manufacturing, retail, or the FMCG sector
• In-depth knowledge of standard cost structures, margin evaluation, and variance analysis
• Exceptional analytical thinking and strong numerical acumen
• Highly proficient in advanced Excel functions; familiarity with ERP systems is a strong plus
• Meticulous with a keen eye for detail and skilled at making sense of complex datasets
• Clear and confident communicator, both in writing and when speaking

Interested? Call Maria on 01782 712230 or email MariaP@kpir.co.uk

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