Costing Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC025504/SNF

Date posted:

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An industry-leading manufacturing organization in Johannesburg East is looking to appoint a highly skilled Costing Manager to take ownership of its costing and management accounting function. This role is best suited to a commercially minded finance professional who is passionate about manufacturing finance, operational performance, and profitability analysis. If you are a fully qualified CGMA with a proven track record in costing and business partnering within a manufacturing environment, this opportunity could be your next career move.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description: Reporting into senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate costing information, financial analysis, and management reporting to support key business decisions. You will work closely with operational teams, providing valuable insights into production costs, inventory management, margins, and overall business performance. This role requires an individual who can confidently manage the full costing and management accounting function while influencing operational efficiencies and driving cost-saving initiatives throughout the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead the company's costing and management accounting functions Analyse manufacturing costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability Maintain and review standard costing models and costing methodologies Monitor inventory valuation, stock movements, and production costs Perform detailed variance analysis and provide commentary to management Develop monthly management accounts and operational reports Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes Job Experience and Skills Required: Fully CGMA Qualified is essential BCom Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or similar qualification Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment Extensive costing and management accounting experience Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Directors Chief Financial Officers Financial Managers Financial and Senior Accountants Cost and Management Accountants Financial Controllers If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Sunel Fourie Researcher Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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