Senior Cost Accounting Executive / Manager

We are currently partnering with an international manufacturing company specializing in plastic piping systems and infrastructure solutions. On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Senior Cost Accounting Executive / Manager to join their finance team.

Job Description

• Monitor, analyze, and control production costs, identifying variances against budgets, forecasts, and historical data, and driving corrective actions to improve cost performance.
• Lead cost improvement and operational efficiency projects across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and enhance the infrastructure required to systematically monitor, control, and report cost flows across production, inventory, procurement, and accounting processes.
• Manage, improve, and optimize cost accounting structures within the existing ERP environment and support ERP transformation initiatives from a costing perspective.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end cost closing activities and drive continuous process improvements through effective coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare cost-related forecasts and analyses to support budgeting and planning cycles.
• Develop and present cost reports, analyses, and management presentations to senior leadership and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support strategic business decisions through detailed financial and cost performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 6-7 years of experience in Cost Accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly advanced Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and/or Logo.
• Preferably experienced in Power BI and data analytics.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Strong reporting, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Proven leadership capabilities and the ability to drive initiatives independently.
• Willingness to travel frequently when required.
• Preferably residing on the Asian side of Istanbul.

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