Cost Accountant Manager II at FNB South Africa

Role Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to ensure quality of the product and service as generated by the business and productivity targets are met by leveraging resources, support functions and relationships across the business.

Job Description

• Demonstrate leadership behaviour through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions
• Anticipate and meet the needs of clients and commit to continuous development and entrenchment of a customer service culture
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances
• Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters
• Develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organisational improvements
• Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence
• Improve business profitability through efficient use of profitability model
• Conduct cost analysis, interpret and provide insights to the business to support decision making and to seek new ways to improve profitability
• Conduct review, scenario planning and overall budgetary process in terms of spend and forecast adjustments
• Review, analyse and/or build, implement and maintain cost models aligned to standard drivers and methodologies to reflect both business expectations and Steerco guidance
• Drive, influence and manage creative business solutions, optimise processes and inform strategic decisions through cost modelling and data analysis
• Manage end to end costing projects involving a segment, business unit, function or country/region from strategy articulation through to model design and implementation 

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:
Education and Experience

• Degree/ Bachelor of Commerce equivalent to NQF Level 7 in Finance, costing, Mathematics or Similar
• The incumbent needs to have exceptional data and analytical skills, with the capability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• 4 to 5 years’ experience in Accounting and Financial Intelligence
• CIMA, ACCA or SAIPA would be advantageous
• Proven work experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant, or similar role.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with big data environments, with all costing models executed in SQL is a requirement for this role.
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills.

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate.

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Curious & courageous - you are driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you are brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

End Date: January 21, 2026