Cost Management Accountant / Cost Modelling Consultant

EMBS Engineering; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering-led organization is seeking an Interim Cost Management Accountant / Cost Modelling Consultant to support a high-performance engine programme. This contract role requires expertise in cost modelling and financial processes within automotive or motorsports engineering environments. The ideal candidate will influence key financial strategies and drive improvements in cost control governance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost modelling, cost accounting and financial cost control.
• Strong grounding in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Deep knowledge of absorption costing and engineered product cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, cross-functional cost models for engine development.
• Build robust financial processes across engineering, procurement, and operations.
• Identify cost leakage and drive actionable insights for decision-makers.

Skills

Cost Modelling

Cost Accounting

Financial Cost Control

Engineering Background

Logistics

Influencing Senior Stakeholders

Job description

Interim Cost Management Accountant / Cost Modelling Consultant
F1 / Motor Sports / Automotive Manufacturing / Engineering / Logistics

Location: Hybrid (Remote with site visits - Stafford)
Start Date: ASAP
Engagement: Contract / Fractional (Outside IR35) - 2 to 5 days per week
Day Rate: £Negotiable / Excellent (Fractional or Contract Opportunity)
Duration: Initial 3-month contract, with strong extension potential

Are you an experienced Cost Modelling Consultant with a background in engineering-led environments such as automotive, motorsport, or advanced manufacturing?

We re supporting a cutting-edge high-performance engine programme that needs commercially aware, engineering-savvy financial leadership to shape and deliver a joined-up cost modelling strategy.

This is a contract or fractional consulting role - ideal for someone with strong exposure to manufacturing, engineering, and logistics operations, who s ready to dive into a complex, fast-paced environment. You ll report directly to the CFO, with a broad remit and high-level visibility.

Key Focus Areas:

• Design and implement scalable, cross-functional cost models for engine development
• Build robust financial processes across engineering, procurement and operations
• Identify cost leakage and drive actionable insights for decision-makers
• Develop board-ready reporting and cost control governance
• Work across teams to embed best practice cost control into daily operations

About You:

• Extensive experience in cost modelling, cost accounting and financial cost control
• Strong grounding in engineering or manufacturing environments - especially those with complex supply chains and logistics
• Deep knowledge of absorption costing and engineered product cost structures
• Able to influence senior stakeholders and challenge assumptions where needed
• Experience in F1 is great, but motorsport or high-performance automotive more broadly is very welcome

This is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact in a high-profile programme. If you re looking for a flexible, high-value contract where you can bring real engineering and commercial insight together - we d love to hear from you.

Interested? Let s talk.