Budget and Cost Controller (manufacturing or industrial )
SSC HR Solutions Open At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at SSC HR Solutions. Bilbeis.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
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What you'll do
- Help build the yearly budget across departments, gathering figures from managers and checking the assumptions and records
- Compare department spending with approved budgets each month, investigate differences, and explain major variances in reports
- Review operating and overhead expenses, spot cost trends, and contribute to a more structured costing approach
- Support forecasts and financial projections, giving managers analysis they can use for decisions
- Coordinate with accounting, operations, and production teams to keep financial figures aligned with activity
What you bring
- At least seven years working in budgeting, financial analysis, cost control, or a related area
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another related field
- Strong command of budgeting, financial reporting, and costing in operational settings
- You work confidently in Microsoft Excel and can model and interpret financial data
Who this fits
This mid-level, on-site role in Bilbeis suits someone with substantial budgeting or cost-control experience who can coordinate with department managers and production teams. It calls for careful analysis and clear financial explanations for management.
From the employer
Job Purpose
The Budget and Cost Controller is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and controlling the company’s budget and financial performance.
The role focuses on analyzing actual results versus budget, identifying variances, and supporting management with clear financial reporting and cost analysis.
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Key Responsibilities
Budget Preparation
• Participate in preparing the annual budget for all departments
• Coordinate with department managers to collect budget data
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of budget assumptions
• Maintain the budget structure and documentation
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Budget Monitoring
• Monitor actual performance against the approved budget
• Track monthly budget utilization across departments
• Identify and analyze budget variances
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Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Prepare periodic budget performance reports
• Provide clear analysis explaining major variances
• Support management discussions with structured financial information
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Cost Monitoring
• Monitor operational and overhead costs
• Analyze cost trends and identify potential cost-saving opportunities
• Support the development of a structured costing system
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Financial Planning Support
• Assist management in financial planning and forecasting
• Provide financial analysis required for decision making
• Support preparation of financial projections when required
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Coordination
• Coordinate with accounting team to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Work closely with operations and production teams for cost monitoring
• Ensure alignment between financial data and operational activities
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Requirements
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Not less than 7 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or cost control
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting
• Good understanding of costing concepts in operational environments
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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Skills
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to interpret financial data clearly
• Communication and coordination skills
• Professional integrity
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Accuracy of budget preparation
• Quality of variance analysis
• Timeliness of budget monitoring reports
• Effectiveness of financial insights provided to management
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