Your new companyA global leader in manufacturing is seeking a Financial Analyst - Costing to join the Global Operations Finance team in South Wales. The role supports the Finance Director in ensuring accurate material and product costing, in line with established financial controls and procedures.Your new roleIn your new role you will work closely with operations teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the ERP material master data, including product costing configurations, bills of materials and routings. You will coordinate the annual cost roll process, supporting expected outcomes while maintaining strong internal control compliance. The position involves ensuring accurate costing of new products and providing financial input into business cases, alongside responsibility for month end activities. You will oversee production order and rework cost control, validate and track continuous improvement initiatives against plan, and play an active role in the implementation of ERP enhanced systems.What you'll need to succeedYou will have proven experience in product costing within a manufacturing environment, with exposure to ERP systems being advantageous. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, enabling the delivery of clear, concise reporting and effective collaboration with stakeholders across the organisation. The role requires the ability to work independently, manage priorities confidently, and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the business.What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll join a collaborative and high performing finance environment within a global organisation, offering exposure to complex manufacturing operations and modern finance systems. The role provides opportunities to develop technical costing expertise, gain further hands on experience with ERP systems, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that have real business impact. You'll receive up to £50,000 plus benefits. Hybrid working and 25 days holidays.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ