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Cost Controller
Livingston
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Controller to join our finance team at our site based in Livingston. The successful candidate will play a critical role in analysing cost structures, providing insights, and supporting financial decision-making processes. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
On a Given Day, You May
- Analyse cost data and prepare detailed reports to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with Operations, Stores and Logistics and our Buyers to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Monitor and report on budget variances and financial performance.
- Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and budgets.
- Provide cost analysis for new projects and initiatives.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Inventory management - support our Stores team with the cycle count program and help investigate with any variances.
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Requirements For The Role
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience in a Manufacturing environment
- Proven experience as a Cost Analyst or similar role in any industry
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.
- Experience in systems like Tableu and Power BI management reporting tools to help the business create trackers and analyse the data
Why work at JBT Marel
We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We encourage development ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT to feed your growth!
Benefits
- An attractive basic salary
- 33 days annual leave
- Access to Private Health Care
- Salary Sacrifice pension matched to 8%
- Retail Discount Scheme
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to our Health & Well being platform


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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.
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JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please speak to your local HR or Talent Acquisition contact.
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