Cost and Launch Accountant

Artifex Interior Systems Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Different Technologies Pty Ltd. is seeking a Cost and Launch Accountant to oversee financial requirements for successful programme launches. This role requires collaboration across departments to ensure accurate tracking of costs and profitability analysis. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing finance experience and strong analytical skills, and will actively participate in cost management. Competitive salary, on-site work, and opportunities for training and growth are offered.

Benefits

Company holiday pay

Early finish on Fridays

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing finance.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage income statement and balance sheet for new programmes.
• Control and report all plant launch costs.
• Prepare detailed monthly analyses and forecasts.

Skills

Manufacturing finance experience

Automotive finance experience

Leadership skills

Education

Recognized accountancy qualification

Job description

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:

Cost and Launch Accountant

Main purpose of the job
The Cost & Launch Accountant will be responsible for all financial requirements to ensure a smooth and successful launch of new programmes in the business. This is a critical role and will require working across departments to ensure all information is collated and scrutinised to ensure the validity of successful and profitable launches. Another key aspect is supporting commercial analysis within the P&L with an understanding of sales and cost deviations. The role will require close collaboration with the plant management team and across the finance group.

Main missions and results

• Has full responsibility for the income statement and balance sheet items for new programmes, ensuring the proper accounting and tracking of capital and SUL costs.
• Work alongside the Finance Controller to ensure results are accurately consolidated with explanations for variances.
• Control and report all plant launch costs. Prepare detailed monthly launch cost analyses and work with the launch team to develop accurate forecasts, covering capital, cash, and IS analysis, showing program & facility profitability versus the original business case (PAR). Present actual and forecasted data to AGM and other stakeholders monthly, alerting the team to any margin deterioration.
• Validate and approve sales and purchase material prices and purchase orders.
• Control and approve launch costs purchase order requests, ensuring accurate GL coding and costs within budget.
• Work closely with manufacturing operations to ensure accurate and timely capture of production costs and effective analysis of variances.
• Support the finance team during month-end close, including posting journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and discrepancy investigations.
• Provide cost accounting expertise for manufacturing operations.
• Ensure internal controls are in place and support efficient financial audits.
• Develop and maintain financial procedures and systems.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing labor and overhead allocation for burden rates to ensure appropriateness.
• Support operations in cost management and identify improvement opportunities.

Preferred skills and experience

• Proven manufacturing finance experience.
• Automotive/Commercial finance experience required.
• Recognized accountancy qualification a plus.
• Leadership skills to drive results across disciplines.

What you'll get

You will receive a competitive salary plus company holiday pay. Working hours are 37.5 per week on days, with an early finish on Fridays. Training will be provided to the right candidate, with opportunities to join an expanding site within our organization. Please note, the successful candidate will be required to work five days on-site in the office each week.

Artifex is an equal opportunities employer committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, where each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and are dedicated to creating an environment that recognizes individual differences and contributions.