The Senior Cost & Operations Analyst will play a pivotal cross-functional role, serving as a bridge between the finance, production, and merchandising teams. This individual will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and validating production-floor data to ensure accurate product costing and seamless integration with the ERP system. The role requires a strong understanding of operational workflows, cost accounting, and data integrity.

This position will report directly to the Financial and Operations Controller, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the General Manager. Designed with long-term growth in mind, this role offers a clear pathway to more senior leadership opportunities within the organization.

This role requires a strong foundation in finance/accounting and a deep interest in understanding manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will help drive data integrity, cost transparency, informed decision-making, and play an important supporting role in budgeting and cash flow planning within the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Production Data Collection & Validation

Work closely with Merchandising and Production teams to gather real-time, accurate data on materials, labour, and overhead.

Ensure data consistency across departments and alignment with financial reporting standards.

Lead initiatives to improve data accuracy and process efficiency on the factory floor.

Costing & Pricing Analysis

Support the development and continuous improvement of costing models.

Assist in pricing decisions with GM and Finance through analysis of cost components and production efficiency.

Prepare cost variance reports with an explanation of the reasons behind the variances.

Identify the root cause and implement process improvements across finance and production functions to enhance data flow and operational performance

ERP Implementation Support

Act as a key resource during ERP rollout by mapping workflows and ensuring correct financial data inputs.

Maintain up-to-date costing data and collaborate with the ERP implementation team to test and validate system functionalities.

Help document SOPs around ERP usage related to costing and production.

Non-Biased Status Reporting

Provide factual production status to finance and leadership.

Collaborate with merchandiser to gather updates; report without bias or justification.

Support cash flow forecasting by giving real-time visibility on production progress and delays.

Consultant Collaboration (Oct–Mar)

Co-develop costing processes, ERP workflows, and reporting tools alongside the operations efficiency consultant.

Take ownership of embedding consultant outputs into day-to-day processes.

Metrics & Reporting

Generate weekly and monthly operational and financial reports for strategic decision-making.

Develop dashboards tracking cost accuracy, order progress, efficiency, and scrap/rework rates

Budgeting & Cash Flow Support

Supply accurate cost and production data to support budgeting and forecasting.

Align production spend with the weekly cash flow plans.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA (K) or equivalent qualification preferred.

Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in a cost accounting or production finance role.

Hands-on experience with ERP systems is highly desirable.

Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Mid to advanced skills in Excel and/or Google Sheets, including pivot table creation and advanced formulas.

Process-oriented, with a clear understanding of manufacturing workflows and cost structures.

Curious, proactive, and eager to work cross-functionally.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.