Cost and Management Accountant

Aumovio; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in the UK is seeking a skilled Cost & Management Accountant to oversee costing and inventory management processes. The role, based in Ebbw Vale, entails preparing reports, managing budgets, and liaising with various departments. Ideal candidates should have at least three years of experience in a manufacturing context, strong analytical capabilities, and proficiency in SAP. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in financial operations within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of multi-currency operations.
• In-depth knowledge of standard costing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual standard costs and reconcile to budget.
• Control inventory valuation and conduct annual stock counts.
• Provide month-end and year-end sales and material cost reporting.

Skills

Advanced excel skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Degree level education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Overview

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software‑defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87 000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.

Job Description

We are looking for a Cost & Management Accountant to manage and control all aspects of costing, control and report on all aspects of inventory, produce accurate and timely monthly reporting in line with corporate requirements and to deputise for Head of Finance.

Duties include

• Preparation of annual standard costs and reconciliation to budget.
• Maintenance and creation of all standard costs.
• Preparation of costing quotes for intercompany and external customers.
• Inventory control – valuation, excess and obsolete reserves, annual stock count.
• Month end and year end close – sales, material costs and inventory.
• Analysis and reporting of sales and material price variances.
• Reconciliation and control of related balance sheet accounts.
• Weekly P&L forecasts.
• Preparation of sales and cost of sales forecasts.
• Annual budgeting activities.
• Intercompany transfer pricing in accordance with corporate policies.
• Identification and reporting of loss makers.
• ONS reporting, ad hoc reporting and other duties as requested by management.
• Act as a finance business partner to non‑finance departments.
• Key point of contact for external auditors.
• Supervision of accounts assistant responsible for sales ledger, credit control and costing.
• Knowledge of all aspects of costing and variance analysis.
• Advanced excel skills.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and within a team environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Ideally a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a manufacturing environment with an international company.
• Experience of multi‑currency operations and SAP software.
• In depth knowledge and experience of standard costing.
• Supervisory experience.
• Educated to degree level with a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).

Additional Information

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