Manufacturing Cost Accountant - On-Site Impact

Delve Search - Global Search Consultants; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-class manufacturing business is seeking a proactive Cost Accountant to enhance cost visibility and drive performance. You will analyze costs, partner with supply chain teams, and support budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have ACCA or CIMA qualification, experience in manufacturing cost accounting, and strong Excel skills. This impactful role offers the opportunity to shape costing processes within a collaborative environment, ensuring accuracy in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA or CIMA certification is essential.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering cost accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and ERP/MRP systems is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders are crucial.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse material, labour and overhead costs.
• Provide margin, variance & manufacturing cost analysis.
• Partner with production & supply chain on cost improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and stock/inventory valuation.
• Strengthen cost controls and accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.

Skills

Manufacturing or engineering cost accounting experience

Strong Excel

ERP/MRP knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

A world-class manufacturing business is seeking a proactive Cost Accountant to enhance cost visibility and drive performance. You will analyze costs, partner with supply chain teams, and support budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have ACCA or CIMA qualification, experience in manufacturing cost accounting, and strong Excel skills. This impactful role offers the opportunity to shape costing processes within a collaborative environment, ensuring accuracy in manufacturing operations.