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Budgeting & Costing Manager

Zain International Group
Sheraton, Cairo
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Budgeting & Costing Manager

Sheraton, CairoPosted 3 days ago
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1. Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Lead the annual budgeting cycle for all manufacturing entities under Zain Group and cost centers.
  • Prepare rolling forecasts and scenario analysis based on market, production, and operational inputs.
  • Consolidate financial plans and analyze variances vs. actual performance.
  • Liaise with production, maintenance, procurement, and logistics to gather inputs for operational budgets.

2. Product & Process Costing

  • Develop and maintain accurate standard costing for all manufactured products.
  • Ensure correct allocation of direct material, labor, and manufacturing overheads.
  • Monitor actual production costs and investigate significant variances.
  • Maintain and improve Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing cost accuracy.

3. Inventory & Overhead Costing

  • Analyze and control inventory valuations, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
  • Ensure accurate month-end closing of manufacturing cost elements.
  • Conduct regular reviews of overhead absorption rates and cost drivers.

4. Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Provide cost analysis for new product introductions (NPIs), pricing decisions, and make-or-buy analysis.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives with financial data (e.g., lean manufacturing, scrap reduction).
  • Analyze Factory performance and identify cost improvement opportunities.

5. Internal Controls & Systems

  • Design and enforce internal controls for cost tracking, reporting, and budget approvals.
  • Optimize the use of ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Alpha) for cost reporting and budgeting.
  • Standardize costing and budgeting templates across Factorys/companies.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Factory Managers, Production Heads, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams.
  • Participate in CAPEX planning and post-investment analysis.

Job Requirements

  • Advanced Excel, ERP system proficiency (Odoo & Alpha preferred), and cost module knowledge.
  • Knowledge of IFRS or local GAAP for manufacturing costing.

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