Interim Senior Cost Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aerospace business in Birmingham is seeking a finance professional for a 6-month hybrid interim role. The position involves driving standard costing, supporting budget forecasts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cost accuracy. This role has the potential to transition into a permanent position, offering competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Experience working with large data sets is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive reliable and meaningful Standard Costing within the plant.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
• Partner in Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecasting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

• 6 month hybrid interim opportunity
• With a view to moving into permanent

About Our Client

My client is a leading global aerospace business based in Birmingham.

Job Description

• Drive reliable and meaning Standard Costing within the plant including daily costing updates
• Execute the annual cost roll for material, labour and overhead
• Supporting new product development cost estimates and analysis
• Activities and analysis to improve overall accuracy of product cost
• Partner with on-going cost reviews
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities
• Complete monthly account reconciliations and financial performance analysis
• Monitor processes and controls relating to financial transactions, recommending and implementing improvements with the Controller and business partners
• Work closely with non-finance team members to drive cost improvements and analysis in all production activities
• Partner in Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecasting
• Provide Meaningful Business Analysis

The Successful Applicant

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Strong proficiency in Excel and strong working knowledge of other office programs
• Strong analytical skills; experience working with large data sets is a plus
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional manufacturing environment

What's on Offer

• £350 - £400 per day
• Interim to permanent opportunity