Full job descriptionJob Type:
Fixed-Term Contract (9 Months)
Salary:
£50,000-£55,000 per annum
Location:
Stourport-on-Severn
Your new company
Hays Senior Finance are supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the Worcestershire area with the recruitment of a Cost Accountant on a fixed-term contract basis. Our client manufactures a varied product portfolio and operates in a complex production environment where accurate product costing, production efficiency and margin visibility are critical.
Your new role
This is a hands-on role working closely with finance, operations, engineering and procurement to improve product-cost accuracy, strengthen variance reporting and provide meaningful financial insight. You will also play a key part in supporting the business through a significant ERP implementation.
*Develop and implement standard costs across materials, labour and manufacturing overheads
*Review BOMs, routings, labour requirements and overhead drivers to establish accurate cost standards
*Conduct production time studies in collaboration with operational and engineering teams
*Establish costing methodologies for new and customised products
*Develop effective material, labour and overhead variance reporting including root-cause analysis
*Create and manage the annual standard cost roll-up process
*Product cost modelling and scenario analysis to support pricing, investment and strategic decisions
*Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant company policies
What you’ll need to succeed
*Qualified or QBE Accountant with strong cost accounting experience, gained within a manufacturing or production environment
*Proven track record of developing or implementing standard costs
*Excellent knowledge of BOMs, routings, manufacturing processes and cost-allocation methodologies
*Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both finance and operational stakeholders
*Previous involvement in an ERP implementation or cost re-engineering project would be particularly advantageous
*Advanced Excel skills and highly proficient with ERP platforms such as MS Dynamics 365, SAP or Oracle
What you’ll get in return
This is an excellent contract opportunity to deliver a business-critical costing project and make a visible impact within a complex manufacturing environment. The successful individual will need to be comfortable operating on-site in Stourport and working flexibly around key ERP testing and go-live phases. Due to the nature of the role, you will either be available immediately or on very short notice (part-time hours will also be considered for the right candidate).
What you need to do now
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