Manufacturing Cost Accountant & Financial Analysis Lead

Barrington James; Longford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is partnering with a medical device business to recruit a finance professional who will impact cost control, inventory accuracy and production reporting. You’ll work across accounting, cost analysis and management reporting to drive business performance.

You will collaborate with production teams to improve cost control, stock accuracy and forecasting, supporting month-end processes and budgets. This role offers a clear path to strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Management Accountant, Cost Accountant, Assistant Accountant or similar position.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel.
• Manufacturing or stock-intensive experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily bank reconciliations and finance administration.
• Preparing and presenting financial analysis.
• Production costing, cost analysis and productivity reporting.
• Variance analysis and inventory reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end reporting and management accounts.
• Working with production teams to improve cost control and stock accuracy.
• Preparing budgets and ongoing forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We’re working with a successful and growing Medical Device business to recruit a key finance professional who will play an important role across accounting, manufacturing, costing and operational reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to have a genuine impact on financial and operational performance, working closely with production and operational teams to improve cost control, stock accuracy and business reporting.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing daily bank reconciliations and finance administration
• Preparing and presenting financial analysis
• Production costing, cost analysis and productivity reporting
• Variance analysis and inventory reconciliations
• Supporting month-end reporting and management accounts
• Working with production teams to improve cost control and stock accuracy
• Preparing budgets and ongoing forecasts

What we’re looking for

• Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline
• Experience in a Management Accountant, Cost Accountant, Assistant Accountant or similar position
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel
• Manufacturing or stock-intensive experience is advantageous
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems is desirable

If you're looking for a role where your financial analysis can directly influence costs, production and business performance, this could be a great next step.

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