Financial & Cost Control Analyst Supervisor

The Financial & Cost Control Analyst Supervisor is responsible for overseeing financial planning, cost analysis (including COGM/COGS), budget control, and financial reporting processes within a manufacturing environment. This role bridges operational production data with management's strategic decision-making, ensuring cost efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting across the manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Develop and coordinate the annual budgeting process with related departments (production, procurement, operations)

• Prepare forecasts and budget revisions based on actual trends

• Monitor budget realization vs. plan and provide improvement recommendations

2. Financial Analysis & Cost Control (COGM/COGS)

• Calculate and analyze Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM) and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

• Analyze production cost variances (material, labor, overhead) against standards/budget

• Identify cost drivers and cost efficiency opportunities across production lines

• Perform product costing and profitability analysis by product/line

3. Project Financial Monitoring (Manufacturing)

• Monitor the financial performance of manufacturing projects (capex, line expansions, etc.)

• Track budget vs. actual project costs

• Coordinate with project teams to ensure cost control aligns with timeline and budget

4. Cash Flow Monitoring

• Monitor operational cash flow and projected funding needs

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and provide early warning of potential liquidity gaps

5. Risk Management

• Identify financial risks related to raw material price fluctuations, currency exchange, and manufacturing operations

• Develop risk mitigation strategies and provide recommendations to management

6. Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare periodic management financial reports (monthly/quarterly)

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOPs, and applicable financial regulations

• Coordinate with internal/external audit teams on cost control matters

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics from a reputable university

2. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial planning, financial analysis, or accounting

3. Experience in the manufacturing, construction, or project-based industry is preferred

4. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

5. Good knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting

6. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (ERP preferred, e.g. SAP, Oracle)

7. Good communication and cross-departmental coordination skills

8. Solid understanding of COGM & COGS calculation and cost accounting in a manufacturing setting

9. Nice to have: Proficiency in English (spoken & written)
   

Only qualified candidates will be notified for further selection.