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Costing Accountant

City: Chachoengsao

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Finance

Our Finance team is not just another department; we're strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Reckitt. With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and partnership, our inclusive, diverse and energised team breaks down traditional barriers, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment where you and your ideas matter. From leveraging insights and analysis to make data-driven decisions - to spearheading sustainable business practices that contribute to consistent and reliable business growth - we are unwaveringly passionate about making a meaningful impact, and always doing the right thing.

About the role

The Cost Analyst is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reporting cost structures to support effective financial planning, cost optimization, and business decision‑making. This role provides detailed cost insights to operations, finance, and leadership teams, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with internal and external standards.

Your responsibilities

Cost Analysis & Reporting
- Perform detailed cost analysis and develop cost models to support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
- Monitor actual costs versus budget and provide variance analysis with explanations and recommendations.
- Prepare periodic cost performance reports and insights for management review.
- Analyze production, material, labor, and overhead costs to identify trends and cost drivers.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Finance) to gather cost‑related data.
- Provide cost projections and scenario analyses to support strategic planning.
Cost Control & Optimization
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Track, evaluate, and validate cost‑saving initiatives initiated by operations or continuous improvement teams.
- Participate in internal cost reviews and recommend corrective actions.
Cost Accounting Support
- Support month‑end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciling cost accounts.
- Ensure accurate cost allocation and compliance with accounting standards.
- Maintain and update standard costing, BOM (Bill of Materials), and cost master data.
Business Partnership
- Act as a cost subject‑matter expert for operations teams.
- Provide cost insights for new product introductions, project evaluations, and CAPEX requests.
- Present findings clearly to management and stakeholders.

The experience we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in cost analysis, cost accounting, FP&A, or manufacturing finance.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is an advantage.

The skills for success

Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high attention to detail.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Solid understanding of cost accounting principles and financial analysis techniques.
Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial insights to non‑finance stakeholders.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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