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Bradken is equipping the resource sector to advance society sustainably.

As a Manufacturing Cost Accountant (across India & Malaysia) you will collaborate with manufacturing sites and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost optimisation.

Our 3000-strong global team members are proud of the innovative solutions we provide our customers and our commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030.

You will maintain the integrity of product costing and variance analysis while identifying key value drivers. You will be committed to fostering a proactive Safety, Sustainability, and Quality culture.

Our goal is to create an environment where both employees and contractors can work injury-free, ensuring all tasks are authorised and safe.

You'll maintain accuracy in reporting, leverage analytical thinking for financial insights, and ensure data integrity in KPI tracking. Your proactive and curious mindset enhances performance, while your collaborative approach optimises manufacturing finance processes.

Your role will be crucial in ensuring financial precision and guiding strategic decision-making across our manufacturing sites. You'll partner closely with stakeholders to influence budget formulation, fine-tune cost projections, and provide actionable insights based on data analysis. Leveraging your analytical skills, you'll strengthen financial models and play a pivotal role in shaping impactful strategic initiatives

Your expertise in product costing/standard costing, manufacturing cost management and finance business partnering will ensure the accuracy of our ERP system and lead to insightful variance reporting.

Additionally, you'll work on key initiatives to enhance plant flexibility, efficiency, and operational security, while supporting internal customers with data insights and problem-solving tools. You'll also oversee capital expenditure budgets, support fixed asset audits, and ensure balance sheet integrity.
  
If you have a passion for financial modelling, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement, and are eager to contribute to the automation of reporting and financial education programs,
  
Key Technical Criteria:
  

• Qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business, or related field
• Accounting qualification CMA is preferred
• Experience in Management Accounting or Operational Finance in a heavy engineering/manufacturing environment
• Experience with budgeting & forecasting within complex manufacturing environments
• Experience with cost accounting, investment appraisal, variance analysis, cost control & cost reduction, performance management as well as continuous improvement
• Demonstrated development and execution of process improvements and value-creation initiatives
• Must be curious and willing to ask respectful questions to challenge age-old practices

  
This role will be based in Coimbatore with quarterly travel to Merlimau, Malaysia. 

If you'd like to be part of a team that's changing the game, please apply along with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role the closing date to apply for this role is the 16 March  2025, Everyone has a story...be part of ours!

Why join our team at Bradken?

• Safety first environment and mindset
• Flexible work options
• Competitive Total Reward Packages
• Global and local recognition programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning and Development focus
• Education assistance
• EAP for you and your family
• Community Involvement program

  
Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are allowed to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

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