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Cost Analyst

Cost Analyst

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Stanger
Location:  Mill Stanger
Division:  Finance
Posting date:  8 Oct 2026
Closing date:  22 Oct 2026

We are hiring!

 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.


We’re on the lookout for a Cost Analyst to prepare accurate cost reports, analyse production and operating costs, monitor cost performance, and provide management with information to guide financial and operational decisions.


As a Cost Analyst, you will be responsible for:

 

  • Preparing and distributing weekly and monthly production and cost reports.
  • Checking production, material usage and stock data for accuracy, and follow up on differences with the relevant teams.
  • Completing routine reconciliations, including fibre balances, additive usage and work in progress.
  • Helping to maintain product costing information, including material consumption and cost allocations in SAP.
  • Assisting with month end close by checking that all costs are recorded and allocated correctly.
  • Supporting product costing by maintaining accurate material usage and production data, checking standard costs, and investigating differences between budgeted and actual costs with the Cost Accountant.
  • Monitoring fixed costs against budget, investigate significant variances and prepare clear explanations for management.
  • Assisting in the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets.
  • Working with Production, Logistics and Technical teams to gather information and resolve reporting queries.
  • Carrying out ad hoc cost analysis and maintain clear, organised records.
  • Following the mill’s safety, health, environmental and quality requirements.

 

 

What are we looking for?

 

  • A BCom degree or National Diploma in Accounting.
  • At least three years’ accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
  • SAP experience, which would be an advantage.

We are hiring!

 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.


We’re on the lookout for a Cost Analyst to prepare accurate cost reports, analyse production and operating costs, monitor cost performance, and provide management with information to guide financial and operational decisions.


As a Cost Analyst, you will be responsible for:

 

  • Preparing and distributing weekly and monthly production and cost reports.
  • Checking production, material usage and stock data for accuracy, and follow up on differences with the relevant teams.
  • Completing routine reconciliations, including fibre balances, additive usage and work in progress.
  • Helping to maintain product costing information, including material consumption and cost allocations in SAP.
  • Assisting with month end close by checking that all costs are recorded and allocated correctly.
  • Supporting product costing by maintaining accurate material usage and production data, checking standard costs, and investigating differences between budgeted and actual costs with the Cost Accountant.
  • Monitoring fixed costs against budget, investigate significant variances and prepare clear explanations for management.
  • Assisting in the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets.
  • Working with Production, Logistics and Technical teams to gather information and resolve reporting queries.
  • Carrying out ad hoc cost analysis and maintain clear, organised records.
  • Following the mill’s safety, health, environmental and quality requirements.

 

 

What are we looking for?

 

  • A BCom degree or National Diploma in Accounting.
  • At least three years’ accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
  • SAP experience, which would be an advantage.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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