Cost Accountant

Umbilical Advanced; Bayern; On-site; EUR 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Healthcare benefits

Full IT equipment provided

Job summary

Umbilical Search is assisting a manufacturing business in Bavaria, Germany, seeking a Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst to act as the finance partner for the site. You will lead close processes, own plant P&L reporting and drive cost control, budgeting and strategic financial analysis.

The role requires strong manufacturing FP&A experience, plant controlling, and proficiency with SAP. Fluent German/English and stakeholder collaboration are essential for driving performance.

Qualifications

• This role requires cost accounting and financial analysis experience within manufacturing.
• Strong plant controlling and FP&A background with business partnering skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities for the manufacturing site.
• Own plant P&L reporting and provide insights into key business drivers.
• Manage standard costing, variance analysis and inventory controls.
• Support budgets, forecasts and financial planning activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve performance and profitability.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals with financial modelling.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Plant controlling

FP&A

Finance partner

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst (m/f/d)

Manufacturing Finance & Plant Controlling / Cost Accounting

Location: Bavaria Region, Germany

• Up to €120,000 basic salary depending on experience
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Company pension and healthcare benefits
• Full IT equipment provided

Umbilical Search is supporting a manufacturing business that supplies products across a range of industrial and technology-driven markets. Due to continued investment and growth, we are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst to act as the key finance partner for a major manufacturing facility.

This is a highly visible role combining plant controlling, cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, and operational business partnering.

Working closely with plant leadership, operations, supply chain and senior management teams, you will play a critical role in driving financial performance, improving operational efficiency and ensuring strong financial governance across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for the manufacturing site
• Own plant P&L reporting, analysing financial performance and providing insight into key business drivers and operational results
• Manage standard costing processes, manufacturing cost accounting and detailed variance analysis across production operations
• Monitor inventory performance including valuation, cycle counts, excess and obsolete stock, inventory provisions and accuracy controls
• Support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and financial planning activities, providing robust analysis and recommendations
• Partner with cross-functional operational teams to improve plant performance, productivity and profitability
• Analyse manufacturing yields, labour efficiency, material usage and operational KPIs to identify improvement opportunities
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals through financial modelling, investment appraisal and return on investment analysis
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, corporate policies, statutory requirements and audit standards, acting as the key finance contact for audits
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction and working capital initiatives through data-driven financial analysis and business partnering with plant leadership teams

Requirements:

• Experience as a Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst, Manufacturing FP&A, Site Finance Lead, or similar finance professional within a manufacturing environment
• Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment is essential
• Strong background in plant controlling, cost accounting, manufacturing finance or FP&A
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert financial data into actionable business insights
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or similar enterprise platforms
• Confident business partner capable of influencing operational and leadership teams
• Fluent English and German (C1) required

Why Apply?

• Join a well-established international manufacturer with a strong market position
• Highly visible role with direct exposure to senior operational and finance leadership
• Opportunity to influence manufacturing performance and strategic decision-making
• Excellent opportunity for experienced Plant Controllers, Site Finance Managers, Manufacturing Finance Managers, Cost Accountants, Finacial Analyst and FP&A professionals seeking their next challenge

We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.