Pfizer

Cost Accountant

In short

This Cost Accountant role at a pharmaceutical company involves maintaining finished product and component costs in SAP, producing production variance reporting (MUV, PPV), and supporting the Annual Standard Costing and Plan process. The position works closely with the Finance Manager and covers headcount, WIP, overhead recovery, and material usage/purchase price variance analysis. It is a hybrid role based in Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia, requiring strong SAP and costing analysis skills.

ROLE SUMMARY
Provide timely and accurate costing information on request enabling analysis, review and insights contributing company performance.
Provide product costs for both internal and external customers
Update and maintain finished product and component costs in SAP
Working closely with Finance Manager in the provision of timely and accurate production variance reporting to Senior management and Corporate reporting requirements.
Completion the Annual Standard Costing and Plan process along with calculating standards for new products as they arise throughout the year.
Provide LEs (Latest Best Estimates) for production variances (MUV, PPV)
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
•Support and provide detailed analysis relating to Direct Labor, Monthly Full Time, Fixed Term and Casual Employees, and WIP.
•Plan/ Latest Best Estimates Vs Actual Production Throughput and Variance Forecasts.
•Overhead recovery analysis by Molecule & production stage.
•Provide Weekly plan vs Actual monthly output reporting and analysis by SKU & Molecule.
•Provide data relating to WIP, MDFs, and Manufacturing Variances.
•Perform Ad-hoc Costing Analysis duties.
•Provide detailed analysis and reporting of Material Usage & Purchase Price Variance (MUV & PPV) Both Month & YTD.
•Serve as back-up to support and assist in the preparation of Month end including headcount reporting, RIDS and Inventory reserve.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
At Pfizer we care about our colleagues' wellbeing and offer a range of great benefits for them, including:
•Paid parental leave
•Access to Health & Wellness apps
•Career Growth Experiences program
•Recognition & rewards program
•Paid volunteer days
•Life Insurance Benefits
•Pfizer Learning Academy access to top content providers
•Access to flu vaccines & skin checks
•Options to purchase additional leave
•Salary packaging & novated lease options
*Benefits listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.

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