This role has a strong focus on manufacturing, cost drivers and gross margin ownership. Based in Cheltenham, it combines hands-on costing with commercial insight, working closely with production to improve visibility and performance.Client DetailsThis role sits within a well-established global engineering group in the industrial and manufacturing sector, known for its focus on operational excellence and a collaborative, professional environment.DescriptionTake ownership of works order variances, understanding key drivers across materials, labour and overheadAnalyse and report on gross margin performance, providing clear insight into production and cost efficienciesSupport month-end reporting, including cost analysis and PandL insight for key areas of the businessPartner closely with manufacturing to improve cost visibility and identify opportunities to reduce wasteContribute to budgeting and forecasting, with a focus on production costs and performance trendsSupport the ongoing development and automation of reporting alongside the data teamAssist with inventory and stock analysis, including obsolescence reviewsProfileExperience within a manufacturing or production environment, with a strong grasp of cost drivers and processesProven understanding of works order variances and cost/margin analysisStrong Excel and data analysis skills, with confidence handling large data setsExperience working with ERP systems (JD Edwards experience beneficial)Comfortable working closely with ope