We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst (m/f/d) to join our finance team in a dynamic manufacturing environment in a medium size enterprise.
The successful candidate will be responsible for cost accounting, budgeting, financial consolidation, and management reporting, providing critical insights to support decision-making and cost efficiency.
Fluency in English—both written and spoken—is required, while Chinese language skills and experience in the aviation or aerospace industry are strong advantages.
Tasks
Cost Accounting & Analysis
- Lead and oversee all aspects of product costing, standard cost maintenance, and variance analysis.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overheads, to ensure accuracy and transparency.
- Perform inventory valuation and reconciliation, ensuring correct cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting.
- Collaborate with production, procurement, and engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Manage the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
- Conduct detailed budget vs. actual analyses
- Partner with business and operational teams to ensure alignment between financial plans and operational goals.
Consolidation & Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
- Consolidate financial results across multiple business units or regional entities.
- Present clear financial insights and recommendations to senior management and corporate teams.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting aligned with company policies and standards.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Continuously improve costing, reporting, and budgeting processes for better accuracy and efficiency.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to internal controls.
- Maintain compliance with accounting standards and corporate governance requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred).
- Minimum 5–7 years of hands‑on experience in cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience in the preparation of financial statements.
- Previous experience in a tax advisor Steuerberater office is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory control.
- Experience in financial consolidation and management reporting.
- Fluent in German & English (both written and spoken, C1 or above).
- Proficiency in Chinese would be an advantage, but is not essential.
- Knowledge of the aviation or aerospace industry is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in ERP systems (Abas ERP) desirable.
- Advanced Excel proficiency.
Preferred Attributes:
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem‑solving ability.
- Strong interpersonal and cross‑cultural communication skills.
- Hands‑on, proactive approach with a continuous improvement attitude.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professional ethics.
Key Competencies:
- Analytical & Strategic Thinking
- Business Partnership & Collaboration
- Cross‑functional Communication (including multicultural settings)
- Initiative & Continuous Improvement
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Exciting working environment with the global leader
- Personal and professional development: Through your new
environment, intensive onboarding, feedback & training, you will
love to grow in all dimensions.
- A warm team will welcome you and look forward to meeting you.
- Flexitime and flexibility
- Corporate fitness with Hansefit
- Capital‑forming benefits and above‑average contributions to the company pension scheme
- Exclusive employee benefits: Thanks to our extensive corporate
benefits programme with thousands of discounts, you can save money in
many areas and enjoy exclusive benefits in everyday life.
- Cool company events: A strong team spirit is important to us, which is why we organise regular events.
- No more hunger at work: we provide free lunch in the headquarter every day.
- Overtime bonuses
- Paid leave of absence for special occasions
- Gyrocopter sightseeing flight
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