Plant Costing Manager

  • Jakarta
  • Pepsico
OverviewAssisting the Operation controller in reviewing the costing driversLead the verification of product costing and brand profitability by conducting monthly/quarterly reviews of inventory movement, Fixed and variable overheads, standard costing and ensuring proper book records. Coordinate reporting of actuals (including organizing and overseeing timeliness and accuracy of period-end close, and promoting ownership of data at source); and forecasts for the factory; ensure transparency of this process; follow up and monitoring of progress to close gaps, ensuring Pepsi financial policies are followedChallenge assumptions in seeking cost improvements in the factory. Seek for and support cost improvement opportunities, be an active contributor to improvement projects and initiatives validate and review proposed savingsParticipate in business planning; prepare and coordinate the factory AOP with factory management;Promote a clear understanding of financial key figures and costs within the factory, including organizing training sessions for non-specialistsEnsure full transparency of costs and financial impact to the organization of major or strategic decisions relating to the factory.Coordinate and be the key contact for internal and external audits within the factoryEnsure Inventory and Costing compliance with US and local GAAP as well as Revenue recognition policyLead the review & analysis of costing vs last month vs last year with the planning team.Support the Indonesian market business unit by providing timely, accurate, and cost-effective financial and management reporting in accordance with local requirements and PEP policies. Support the delivery of management reporting requirements Assisting the Control team on key detailed analysis, resolution of key processing, controls, and accounts issues, and monitoring statutory and government compliance. Monitors compliance with the Statutory and Government submissions and coordinates with IBM (Shared service outsourced team). Assist in monitoring the Key account financial reporting and KPIs focusing on the provision of accurate and timely reporting Coordinate with GP to understand the standard cost of RM/PM and other key accounts to reconcile all inventory movement booking (production, obsolete, quality impact, on hold, inventory segregation) Act as center of expertise (COE) in providing effective accounting guidance on business issues and initiatives, on all, financial accounting and operational controls-related matters ResponsibilitiesFinancial accounting & management reporting:Coordinate monthly closing and reporting process of inventory and costing management including AgroMonitor the effectiveness of the day-to-day transactional activities outsourced to the IBM BPO by assisting in reviewing key reports and analysis (aging, key account schedules) and resolution of issues, if any. Collaborates with key stakeholders to improve business processesAssist in the preparation and review of various reporting requirements to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of submissionsAnalyze Inventory in transit / actual spending movement of each RM/PM and finished goods and provide commentary to the planning team/reporting teamLead the review & analysis of all inventory and CAPEX managementPrepare details of inventory information for monthly BSR reviewWork closely with the Operation team to improve and support improvements in the simplification of operational process.Lead the development and implementation of controls on inventory management, Regularly review the I2C process to ensure effective control is in place in accordance with GCS. Support implementation promotions through clear identification of the mechanism of product costingFinance contact point/Go to person for operation team on all product costing issues related Build team capability and maintain an organizational structure necessary to support the business. Executing actionsEducate Finance and operations teams on policies and processes relating to inventory and costingAssist the Control team in the preparation and review of various external reporting requirements to ensure that they have been accurately preparedSupport the Control team in the implementation of financial policies/guidelinesEnsure proper document filing for the statutory audit purposeSupport SAP implementation of Indonesia COSO, covering Inventory to Cost modules (FI/CO) QualificationsSolid analytical/functional skills. Ability to connect the dots/see the big picture without losing sight of details.Strong operational and financial awareness (Inventory management, Product costing, Standard cost)MNC, FMCG experience is a mustSolid understanding of Product costing and Brand profitabilityGood knowledge of local GAAP accountingSAP and HFM experience with extensive knowledge of SAP FI-CO modules.Excellent functional KnowledgeGood verbal and written communication skillsAbility to prioritize and function efficiently with tight deadlinesA proven ability to work well in a team environment across functionsAbility to work independently and manage deadlines efficientlyCollaborative, outcome-focused, and positive approach to change/ issue managementProven record of internal/external stakeholder managementGood understanding of local regulatory and tax compliancesBachelor of Accounting/Finance subject. Building cross-functional, cross-divisional partnerships and hands-on application of situational leadership model