Management Accountant - Cost Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cost management activities, including cost tracking, analysis, monitoring, and reporting to ensure alignment with financial targets and business objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, working closely with relevant business units and regional finance teams.
• Analyze cost variances, identify key cost drivers, and provide recommendations to improve cost efficiency and financial performance.
• Develop and present management reports, financial analyses, and cost performance insights to senior management and regional stakeholders.
• Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational efficiency and effective resource utilization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance, assess financial risks, and support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across different countries and regions to gather financial information, resolve discrepancies, align reporting requirements, and ensure timely delivery of financial outputs.
• Lead discussions and present financial findings in English, clearly communicating complex cost-related information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Establish and monitor cost control procedures, financial policies, and reporting standards to strengthen governance and accountability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members while ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve reporting efficiency, and enhance cost management practices.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Significant experience in cost management, management accounting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or a related finance function.
• Previous experience in a shared services, global business services, or multinational company environment.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to confidently present financial insights and engage with senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience collaborating with regional or global finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams, projects, or key finance initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, international environment.