Cost Accountant

Job DescriptionJob Description Nostra is a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Ireland, dedicated to delivering advanced IT solutions that enable businesses to build reliable, secure, and scalable IT foundations. With a commitment to continuous improvement, we serve a diverse range of industries, providing exceptional services that empower our clients to focus on their core business goals. We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Cost Accountant to join our growing Finance team.

This role will play a critical part in understanding, managing, and reducing costs across the business while supporting informed decision-making through detailed financial analysis and reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Operations, Procurement, Service Delivery, and Leadership teams to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve profitability, and ensure financial efficiency across all departments. Nostra has offices in Dublin, Galway, Cork and Belfast.

This role will be based in our Dublin office. Responsibilities: Cost Analysis & Cost Control: Analyse operational and departmental costs to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Conduct regular reviews of direct and indirect business expenses.

Monitor cost allocation methodologies and ensure accuracy across the organisation. Develop reporting frameworks to track cost performance against budget and forecast. Cost Reduction Initiatives: Identify, recommend, and help implement cost-saving opportunities across the business.

Partner with department managers to challenge expenditure and improve operational efficiency. Track and report on realised savings from cost optimisation projects. Review supplier expenditure and support vendor cost negotiations where required.

Financial Reporting & Analysis: Produce detailed monthly cost reports and variance analysis. Analyse actual costs against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and trends. Support management reporting with actionable insights and recommendations.

Provide profitability analysis by department, service line, customer, or project. Budgeting & Forecasting: Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities. Assist stakeholders with cost modelling and financial planning.

Develop forecasting models to improve visibility of future expenditure. Process Improvement: Review existing financial and operational processes to improve efficiency and control. Assist in implementing systems and reporting enhancements.

Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations. Business Partnership: Work closely with leadership teams to support strategic decision-making. Provide financial insights that help drive profitability and sustainable growth.

Act as a trusted advisor on cost management and business performance. Requirements: 2 5 years experience in a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Management Accountant, Financial Analyst, FP&A Analyst, or similar role. Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and complex formulas. Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to interpret large data sets and present meaningful insights. Commercially focused mindset with a passion for improving business performance. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Benefits: Generous professional development budget. Company Pension. Health Plan.

Wellness Benefit. On-site Gym. At Nostra we value our people.

We are a passionate team committed to doing our best, our values are trust, accountability, expertise, people, integrity, and empathy. These values form a central part of our recruitment process. Nostra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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