Production Costing Analyst Manufacturing / Production (SAP S/4HANA Mandatory)

Position: Costing Analyst – Manufacturing / Production (SAP S/4HANA – Mandatory)

Location: Business Bay, Dubai

Department: Finance / Costing / Operations

Reports To: Finance Manager / Cost Controller

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-driven Costing Analyst to monitor and control costs across multiple manufacturing and production units . This role requires strong hands‑on experience in SAP S/4HANA , deep understanding of production costing , and the ability to analyze variances, identify inefficiencies, and drive cost optimization .

The ideal candidate must be capable of tracking actual vs standard consumption, validating production data, and highlighting operational gaps with clear, actionable reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze end-to-end production costing across multiple manufacturing units
• Track and validate Bill of Materials (BOM) vs actual raw material consumption , identifying variances and inefficiencies
• Analyze raw material cost, activity cost, and operational/production costs
• Monitor expected production vs actual output , identifying shortfalls and performance gaps
• Review daily production data , verify accuracy, and highlight issues such as:
• Higher raw material consumption
• Lower production output
• Process inefficiencies and wastage
• Work closely with production teams to collect, verify, and validate production data
• Identify loopholes and cost leakages in production processes and recommend corrective actions
• Drive cost reduction initiatives by controlling material usage and improving operational efficiency
• Maintain and update costing data and structures in SAP S/4HANA
• Prepare detailed MIS reports, variance analysis, and cost performance reports for management
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and standard costing processes
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of cost data through strict verification and validation checks
• Coordinate with finance, production, and supply chain teams for data alignment and reporting

Mandatory Requirements

• 4-8+ years of experience in costing / production cost analysis
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience (compulsory) — especially costing, production, and inventory modules
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production costing
• Proven experience in BOM analysis vs actual consumption tracking
• Strong expertise in analysis and cost control
• Advanced Excel skills (mandatory) — data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation
• Experience handling large volumes of production data with high accuracy

Preferred Background

• Experience in food manufacturing / food processing industry is highly preferred
• Experience managing costing across multiple production units or plants
• Familiarity with standard costing, activity-based costing, and production KPIs

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• High attention to detail with a verification-driven approach
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and drive cost optimization
• Strong coordination skills with production and operations teams
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, data-intensive environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Costing, or related field
• Professional certifications (CMA / ACCA – partly or fully qualified) are an advantage

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