At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare product costing, analyse manufacturing costs, and support budgeting activities.
- Company: A successful manufacturing business with a global presence and commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: 33 days annual leave, quarterly bonuses, health plans, and enhanced maternity pay.
- Other info: Opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative finance team and influence strategic decisions in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in cost accounting within manufacturing and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
A highly successful and well-established manufacturing business with an international footprint is seeking to appoint a Group Cost Accountant to join its finance team. With multiple production sites across Europe, the organisation is committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality products to customers worldwide.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the finance leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate product costing, financial analysis, and management reporting across the business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance function where you will work closely with operational teams to support business performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and influence strategic decision-making. This role would suit an experienced Cost Accountant with a strong manufacturing background who enjoys analysing data, improving processes, and partnering with stakeholders across multiple functions.
The Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- 33 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
- Quarterly Gainshare Bonus
- Health Shield Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Free on-site parking
The Role
- Prepare and maintain accurate product costing across multiple manufacturing sites
- Analyse manufacturing costs, margins, and variances to support business performance
- Produce detailed financial reports and cost analysis for senior management
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting activities
- Partner with operational and production teams to improve costing accuracy and efficiency
- Maintain and enhance costing models within the ERP system
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements
- Ensure financial data is accurate and supports informed business decisions
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
The Person
- Previous experience in a Cost Accountant or similar finance role within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of standard costing, product costing, and variance analysis
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP experience would be advantageous)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across finance and operations
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
Group Cost Accountant in Londonderry County Borough employer: MCS Group
Join a highly successful and well-established manufacturing business that values operational excellence and continuous improvement. As a Group Cost Accountant, you will thrive in a collaborative finance team, enjoying a competitive benefits package, including 33 days of annual leave and opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on innovation and strategic decision-making, this role offers a unique chance to influence business performance while working in a dynamic environment across multiple production sites in Europe.
