COMPANY OVERVIEW
- We are a multinational Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) group with a long‑established footprint in Greater China and Asia, partnering with leading global brands in the telecommunications, automotive, medical device and office automation sectors. Our advanced, highly automated facilities in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Southeast Asia support both high‑mix, low‑volume projects and high‑volume mass production.
- With strong in‑house engineering capabilities, we deliver true end‑to‑end OEM and ODM solutions – from product design support, prototyping and NPI, through to volume manufacturing, supply chain management and after‑sales services. Our operations are underpinned by robust quality systems and internationally recognised certifications, ensuring consistent product quality, regulatory compliance and reliable delivery.
- Committed to continuous improvement and innovation, we invest in smart manufacturing, digitalisation and lean processes to enhance efficiency and responsiveness. We offer a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment for professionals who want to work close to the business, take ownership, and help shape the success of world‑class customers in fast‑evolving technology markets.
ROLE SUMMARY
- Take a key role in building and running a robust, group‑wide product costing framework for our EMS operations.
- Act as the central finance partner to Operations, Engineering and Procurement, turning manufacturing data into clear cost and profitability insights.
- Lead product cost analysis, RFQ costing and inventory efficiency initiatives that directly support margin improvement and operational excellence across factories.Report to Operation Director
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, maintain and continuously enhance standard product costing (materials, labour, overhead) for multiple product families.
- Perform detailed analysis of standard vs actual costs, explain variances and recommend practical actions to the Operation Director and management.
- Prepare regular inventory valuation and analysis (aging, excess & obsolete, inventory turns) and ensure proper reconciliation with the general ledger.
- Participate in and review physical stocktakes / cycle counts, ensuring accuracy of inventory records and timely adjustments.
- Review and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings in the ERP system so that costing reflects real manufacturing processes.
- Work closely with Engineering and Production to quantify the cost impact of engineering changes, process changes and productivity projects.
- Maintain high data integrity for all costing‑related master data within ERP and related systems.
- Support RFQ processes by preparing product cost estimates, scenario analyses and benchmarking quoted costs against actual performance.
- Contribute to annual budgets and rolling forecasts for manufacturing costs, including materials, direct labour and overhead absorption.
- Track and interpret cost trends (material prices, labour rates, overheads) and highlight risks and opportunities in a timely manner.
- Partner with Operations and Procurement to identify cost‑reduction and efficiency initiatives, and quantify their financial benefits.
- Analyse production efficiency, scrap and labour utilisation to support continuous improvement on the shop floor.
- Prepare clear, insightful cost and KPI reports that enable senior management to make fast, data‑driven decisions.
IDEAL CANDIDATES
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related discipline.
- 5–10 years’ relevant experience in cost accounting / costing analysis preferably within EMS or a related manufacturing environment.
- Proven success in establishing or upgrading product costing frameworks in scalable manufacturing companies.
- Strong exposure to full‑cycle product costing from RFQ / quotation stage through to post‑launch actual cost benchmarking.
- Solid knowledge of inventory management, with visible achievements in improving inventory turns and optimising stock levels.
- Hands‑on experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting, including BOM and routing management.
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g. PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, complex formulas) and confidence working with large data sets.
- Sound understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, variance analysis and inventory valuation methods.
- Able to turn complex costing and operational data into clear, concise presentations and reports for senior management.
- Enjoys working closely with Operations, Engineering and Procurement teams in a cross‑functional, cross‑border environment.
TERMS & BENEFITS :
- Work based in Shenzhen factory
- Occassional trips to Hong Kong
- Accomodation and meals provided
- Group medical insurance
- Work-life balance and supportive work culture
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