Cost and Financial Accountant

Cost and Financial Accountant

About Your New Employer

• Join a dynamic subcontract electronics manufacturing company with a team of over 230 professionals, recognised for a collaborative approach and commitment to operational excellence.
• Be part of a growing finance team in a company known for its continuous improvement culture and investment in technology.
• Hybrid work policy after the initial onboarding period.

About Your New Job

As the Cost and Financial Accountant,youwill:

• Deliver key cost accounting activities; analyse actual vs. standard cost variances and investigate with Operations to resolve any issues.
• Prepare and review inventory valuations, manage annual inventory counts, and partner with the supply chain team to maintain accurate cycle counts.
• Own the month-end close process, preparing the monthly Management Accounts pack and providing clear executive performance summaries.
• Provide key commercial insights through analysing gross margins by product, customer, and contract, partnering cross-functionally to support decisions and drive cost reductions.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, deliver rolling forecasts, and contribute to financial strategy and continuous improvement.
• Drive enhancements in ERP system utilisation, improve data flows, manage fixed asset registers, and support both internal and external audits.

What Skills You Need

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment and in cost/management accounting
• Proficiency with ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and strong Microsoft Office abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively partner with non-finance stakeholders
• High level of independence, ownership, and commercial awareness

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Permanent, full-time position with core day-shift hours; flexibility after 3 months and up to two hybrid days per week
• Exposure to a strategic finance role within a fast-paced and innovative manufacturing environment, with opportunities for development and continuous improvement involvement

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