Cost Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC025307/Char

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
For the Accountant who knows that great costing isn’t just about numbers - it’s about driving the business forward.

POSITION INFO:
Are you a commercially minded finance professional with strong costing expertise and a passion for understanding what really drives profitability?

A well-established and highly respected organisation within the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sector is looking for a Costing Manager to take ownership of costing, financial analysis and commercial decision-making across the business.

This is an opportunity to join a recognised industry player where your financial insight will directly contribute to cost optimisation, pricing decisions, profitability and improved business performance

As the Costing Manager, you will play a key role in providing accurate costing information and financial insight to support operational and commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing and overseeing the full costing function
Analysing manufacturing costs, variances and cost drivers
Developing and maintaining accurate product costing models
Reviewing BOMs, standard costs and production-related costs
Performing detailed cost and margin analysis
Supporting pricing decisions and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Qualified CA(SA)
Minimum 5 years' experience within a similar role
Strong management accounting and costing exposure
Solid understanding of manufacturing costing principles

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