Inventory Cost Controller

INVENTORY COST CONTROLLER

Finance – Manufacturing / FMCG Environment

Your mission: turn stock data into smarter business decisions.

A growing manufacturing business is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Cost Controller to take ownership of inventory costing, optimize stock levels, and drive cost efficiencies across the supply chain. This is more than a reporting role — it’s a commercially focused, technically strong position that directly impacts production performance and profitability.

• Optimize stock levels to avoid overstocking and under stocking
• Analyze and reduce inventory costs, performing cost variance analysis and reporting deviations
• Investigate and resolve stock variances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Utilize ERP system to track stock movement, monitor efficiencies, and generate inventory reports
• Plan, coordinate, and manage regular physical counts, reconciling with the general ledger
• Produce inventory aging reports and manage expiry dates on raw materials
• Oversee stock input, assemblies, and wastage reconciliations
• Maintain and optimize Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate product costing
• Collaborate with production and purchasing to minimize excess/obsolete inventory and manage waste
• Ensure high integrity of inventory data within the ERP system
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting, and ISO standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, modeling)
• Strong experience with ERP systems
• Understanding of ISO standards
• Management experience

• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical ability
• Proactive and solution-focused in resolving discrepancies
• Resilient under pressure and deadline-driven
• Strong collaborative and communication skills

This opportunity suits a finance professional who enjoys operational involvement, understands manufacturing or FMCG stock complexities, and can confidently influence cost management strategies.

If you are ready to take ownership of inventory cost control within a dynamic, growing business, we would love to hear from you.

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Inventory Cost Controller
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