Cost Accountant

• Are you an experienced Cost Accountant with a background in FMCG manufacturing?
• Can you work onsite in York?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a leading manufacturer in the search for a Cost Accountant to join their site-based finance team.

This is a hands‑on manufacturing finance role, focused on standard costing, stock integrity, margin analysis, and operational support within a fast‑moving production environment.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Director, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate product costs, supporting operational performance, and ensuring financial control across the production site.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and review standard costs across raw materials, packaging, labour, and overheads
• Perform monthly variance analysis (materials, labour, yield, waste, overhead absorption)
• Collaborate closely with Production and Supply Chain to understand and explain manufacturing variances
• Support inventory control, stock counts, and reconciliations
• Ensure BOM accuracy and review cost changes
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for the site
• Support margin analysis and cost improvement initiatives
• Provide financial insight to support operational decision‑making

About You

• CIMA/ACCA qualified, part‑qualified, or QBE with strong manufacturing experience
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis
• Comfortable partnering with non-finance stakeholders on‑site
• Advanced Excel skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical capability

This role would suit a Cost Accountant who enjoys being close to operations and influencing performance at site level. It offers strong exposure within a large manufacturing environment and clear progression routes longer term.

Competitive salary + benefits.