Operations

Costing Manager

Network Recruitment·Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
OperationsdirectorFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 26, 2026

Company and Job Description: This role requires a fully CGMA-qualified professional with proven experience in product costing, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with operational and executive leadership teams to support strategic decision-making and improve profitability across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the full costing function across the manufacturing operation Develop, maintain, and improve product costing models and methodologies Conduct detailed cost analysis, variance analysis, and profitability reporting Monitor manufacturing costs, overhead allocations, and inventory valuations Analyse production efficiencies and identify cost-saving opportunities Prepare monthly management accounts and operational performance reports Job Experience and Skills Required: Fully CGMA Qualified (Essential) BCom Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, or related degree Minimum 5 years' experience in a Costing Manager, Senior Cost Accountant, or Management Accounting role within a manufacturing environment 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!

At a glance

Company

Network Recruitment

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

director

Valid until

November 26, 2026

Created

October 27, 2026

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