Group Cost Management Accountant

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd seeks a Group Cost Management Accountant for a leading FMCG company. The role involves developing costing systems, analysing variances, and collaborating with teams to drive improvements. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package, including a car allowance and generous benefits.

Benefits

33 days holidays

Statutory pension scheme

Opportunity to work across various sites

Chance to shape Group-wide costing function

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost or management accounting, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Willing and able to travel to various sites as required.
• Highly analytical, proactive, and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard cost accounting systems
• Analyse variances and provide clear recommendations
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure accurate stock valuation and margin reporting

Skills

Analytical Skills

Costing Expertise

Communication Skills

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Part-qualified with experience

Tools

Excel

ERP Systems (e.g., Sage, SAP)

Job description

Group Cost Management Accountant
Multi-site across South Wales & Bristol areas
Up to £65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance
Permanent Full-time

Môrwell Talent Solutions is proud to be partnering exclusively with a growing and dynamic player in the FMCG sector to recruit a Group Cost Management Accountant.

This is a key, high-profile role within the Group Finance function and offers an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded accountant with strong costing expertise to shape and lead the implementation of standard costing across multiple manufacturing sites.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you ll work closely with operations, production, and commercial teams to design and manage a robust costing structure across the Group. Your remit will include standard costing implementation, SKU-level margin tracking, stock valuation, and variance analysis.

Regular travel across group sites will be part of the role, offering excellent business visibility and the chance to influence strategic decisions at both site and group level.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard cost accounting systems
• Analyse variances and provide clear recommendations
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure accurate stock valuation and margin reporting
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive improvements
• Present clear financial insights to senior stakeholders

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or part-qualified with strong relevant experience)
• Proven experience in cost or management accounting, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong Excel and ERP systems knowledge (e.g., Sage, SAP, Access)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly analytical, proactive, and detail focused
• Willing and able to travel to various sites as required

Why Join?

This is a fantastic time to join a forward-thinking business that s actively investing in its people, systems, and processes. You ll be supported by an experienced finance leadership team and given the autonomy to make a real difference in how the group understands and manages its costs.

Alongside a salary of up to £65,000 and a £6,000 car allowance, the role offers:

• 33 days holidays
• Statutory pension scheme
• The opportunity to work across a variety of sites and teams
• The chance to truly shape a Group-wide costing function

Interested?
Apply today or contact Môrwell Talent Solutions for a confidential discussion.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards

Sarah