Product Costing Specialist (Part Time 29 Hours)

at  Prysmian Group

About Prysmian
We are global cable player leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With over 150 + years of experience, 28,000+ employees. 52 Countries. 100+ plants worldwide, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth.
We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, the Group manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.
About The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for Product Costing Specialist to join our team based in our Eastleigh factory. You will be responsible for with the Product Costings activities within the Finance team including creating and maintaining product costing including but not limited to Materials, Labour and Overheads for the Finance department.
This position could be suited for an assistant accountant with sound communication and organisation skills who is looking to utilise their analytical skills in a new career.
This is a part time position (29 hours.)

Responsibilities

• Review and update the material monthly cost. Liaising with Purchasing department to understand and explain large variance.
• Assist the Operations department with Routing and Bill of Material (BoM) analysis.
• Support the Commercial department with Finished Goods costs and pricing queries.
• Providing month-on-month variance analysis to the Commercial accountants on changes to Finished Goods costs for forecasting purposes.
• Finance department focal point, for the annual standard product costing process with assistance from Engineering, Purchasing and IT departments.
• Co-ordinating the Industrial variance reporting to HQ
• Running the monthly FIFO inventory reporting and investigating changes in valuation.
• Finance department focal point for Preferential Origin calculations, liaising with Commercial and Supply chain departments to ensure the correct declaration.
• Reporting on Production Scrap and Inventory to the business.
• Set-up Engineering projects.
• Supporting the Finance team with other tasks when necessary.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience within Finance or Engineering background gained ideally from within a manufacturing environment.
• Preferably working towards or interest in gaining AAT or equivalent qualification.
• Self-motivated team player
• Proven communication skills together with strong organisational ability and great attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and advanced Excel skills, as well a good knowledge of other Microsoft Office products.
• Experience of SAP or a similar ERP system will also be beneficial, however not essential.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
• Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment
• Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• On-line Language Learning Access
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Generous sick pay arrangements
• EE Mobile Discounts
• Dell Advantage discounts
• Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Transition to Retirement Policy
• Vitality scheme
• Free Flu Jab

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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• Review and update the material monthly cost. Liaising with Purchasing department to understand and explain large variance.
• Assist the Operations department with Routing and Bill of Material (BoM) analysis.
• Support the Commercial department with Finished Goods costs and pricing queries.
• Providing month-on-month variance analysis to the Commercial accountants on changes to Finished Goods costs for forecasting purposes.
• Finance department focal point, for the annual standard product costing process with assistance from Engineering, Purchasing and IT departments.
• Co-ordinating the Industrial variance reporting to HQ
• Running the monthly FIFO inventory reporting and investigating changes in valuation.
• Finance department focal point for Preferential Origin calculations, liaising with Commercial and Supply chain departments to ensure the correct declaration.
• Reporting on Production Scrap and Inventory to the business.
• Set-up Engineering projects.
• Supporting the Finance team with other tasks when necessary