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Specific Job Responsibilities:Product Costing Support standard cost preparation and release in SAP for Finished Goods (FG) and Semi-Finished Goods (SFG) in line with global cost policies. Ensure accuracy and compliance of cost structures, BOMs, and routings within SAP. Perform monthly variance analysis (material, wages, overhead, production, and inventory variances) and highlight key cost drivers with actionable insights. Support month-end closing activities, including cost settlements, inventory accounting, and reconciliation of cost-related accounts.Inventory Valuation & Reporting Manage and validate inventory valuation from SAP for all material categories: Raw Materials (RM), Packaging Materials (PM), Semi-Finished Goods (SFG), Finished Goods (FG), and Work-in-Progress (WIP). Ensure timely and accurate reporting of inventory and cost data for management and statutory purposes. Coordinate with Supply Chain, Production, and Stores teams to resolve inventory and costing discrepancies.MIS & Financial Reporting Prepare operational MIS reports, highlighting deviations against budget with detailed root-cause analysis. Perform detailed reconciliation between MIS profitability and financial profitability, ensuring item-wise accuracy. Generate and analyze production output reports as part of weekly and month-end performance reporting, supporting operational and management reviews. Coordinate and complete monthly FI period closure, including validation of intercompany balances, accruals, provisions, and ledger integrity.These are the main functions of the role; however, employees may be required to carry out other, ad hoc duties, as may be reasonably required. There will also be an expectation of UK travel.Relevant Professional / Educational Background, Skills & Experience:CA/CMA qualified with a strong academic profile Minimum 3 to 5 years’ post qualification experience in a multinational manufacturing company (preferably pharmaceutical or FMCG industry) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong cultural awareness ensuring an ability to work with global colleagues Strong administration, attention detail, technical advances in IT and data management. Passionate dynamic manager with a strong presence with the ability to inspire staff, deliver to deadlines and manage expectations with confidence. Able to handle multiple priorities and critical decision making within tight time constraints Flexible and thrive in fast paced, changing environment