Nestle

Costing Analyst

Nestle
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeChembong • MalaysiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing costing analysis, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel, with strong analytical skills to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Manufacturing Costing AnalysisFinancial ReportingSAP ProficiencyBudgeting And ForecastingAnalytical And Problem-Solving Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide accurate, timely, and insightful manufacturing costing analysis and reporting.
  • Review and analyse manufacturing variances and provide actionable insights to Management, Operations, and Business Units.
  • Monitor and analyse actual production costs, identify key cost drivers, and recommend performance improvements.
  • Support period-end closing activities and ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.
  • Lead and coordinate the annual Standard Cost Budget process.
  • Maintain the integrity and accuracy of costing data within SAP.
  • Monitor and analyse factory operational, financial, and compliance key performance indicators.
  • Support SKU optimisation reviews, benchmarking exercises, and cost analysis requests.
  • Collaborate with the Costing Centre of Competence on period-end close, master data management, and factory health checks.
  • Ensure compliance with Nestlé Accounting Standards, Costing Standards for Manufacturing, and internal governance requirements.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and cost optimisation initiatives.
  • Deliver costing knowledge and financial insights to Business Units and Factory teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Costing, Manufacturing Finance, or Supply Chain Finance.
  • Experience within a manufacturing, factory, FMCG, or supply chain environment.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and manufacturing costing.
  • Understanding of accounting standards, internal controls, and governance requirements.
  • Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a keen eye for detail.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple functions.
  • Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact locally and globally
  • Employee empowerment and development

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Hard Skills
Manufacturing CostingFinancial AnalysisCost Variance AnalysisBudget ManagementForecastingCost OptimizationData Integrity ManagementKey Performance Indicator MonitoringSKU OptimizationCompliance Analysis
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementCollaborationAttention To DetailIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
SAPMicrosoft Excel
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing FinanceFMCGSupply Chain FinanceAccounting StandardsInternal ControlsGovernance Requirements