Job Description

We have a unique opportunity for a graduate to join a large and dynamic global organization!
We are seeking a Cost Analyst to join our Finance team in Portsmouth. You will report into the BU Cost Accountant and be responsible for performing standardized SAP CO transactions as per work instructions.

Role and duties and include:

• Standard cost planning as part of the annual AOP and new part number creation. Interaction with plant representatives in understanding BOM and routing changes
• Production order (PDO) and Sales order (SDI) process including settlement of completed sales orders and review of audit logs and financial output.
• Completion of standard HFM forms including Unwound Inventory, Headcount and Balance sheets.
• Monitoring AUC (Asset under Construction).
• Cost Centre spend review vs AOP and reporting key variances to plant cost Centre owners.
• Completion of daily/weekly plant flash reports to show actual vs forecast performance vs key important metrics and financial performance.
• Completion of month end related activities within relevant deadlines.
• Build monthly spread templates and send to plant partners for forecast data.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Intermediate use of Excel, including pivot tables and Lookups. Good analytical skills and high level of attention to detail. Good communication skills applicable across cultural and regional boundaries!