Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Costing Analyst (Manufacturing) with extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in BOM costing and headcount cost management. The role involves acting as a finance business partner to the manufacturing plant, providing insights to operations, supply chain, and engineering teams, and driving product costing analysis to ensure accuracy and competitiveness. Key responsibilities include monitoring headcount costs, labor efficiency, and productivity metrics. The position offers a salary of 7,900.

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Job description

[This job id 16547 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 25 Jun 2026]

We are partnering with a leading semiconductor manufacturer to hire a Senior Cost Analyst. This role requires strong experience within a manufacturing plant environment, with deep expertise in BOM (Bill of Materials) costing and headcount cost management.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the finance business partner for the manufacturing plant, providing insights to operations, supply chain, and engineering teams.
• Drive product costing analysis, ensuring BOM accuracy, yield impact, and cost competitiveness.
• Monitor and analyse headcount costs, labour efficiency, and productivity metrics to support workforce planning.
• Prepare monthly management reports, variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast), and provide commentary on plant performance.
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process, including cost drivers, manufacturing overheads, and capex planning.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to evaluate cost savings initiatives, process efficiency projects, and investment cases.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and accounting standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA/CA preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in finance/FP&A roles within manufacturing industries.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing plant finance, including BOM costing, headcount cost analysis, and overhead allocation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proficient in ERP and costing systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel/financial modelling skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Please contact Sindhu at +65 8784 1396 or email your cv directly to sindhu@theedgepartnership.com in word format.

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days.

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