Cost Analyst (f/m/d) - Hybrid in Dundee

We are looking for a Manufacturing Cost Accountant to join our team at our Dundee, Scotland location. In this role, you will partner with Plant & Operational Leadership, providing accurate cost analysis, financial insights, and data‑driven recommendations. This associate will evaluate production performance, analyze variances, and ensure the integrity of inventory and cost‑of‑goods‑sold reporting. The MCA helps optimize manufacturing efficiency by identifying cost trends, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and strengthening financial controls. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear operational guidance.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with manufacturing, supply chain, plant, and financial leadership to provide reporting, analysis, and guidance on COGS and inventory
• Analyzing manufacturing cost variances and partnering with supply chain and manufacturing teams to determine root causes and establish remediation plans
• Preparing and presenting monthly plant operating metrics and variance commentary
• Leading plant’s month end close processes and post close account reconciliations
• Participating in the year‑end and interim financial audit as well as leading and preparing the plant’s forecast/budget
• Generating standard costs for new products and supporting the annual global re‑roll of standard costs
• Identifying cost reduction opportunities and supporting the analysis and tracking/reporting of cost‑down initiatives
• Preparing, analysing, and maintaining various plant allocations and accounting reserves

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with 3 years of manufacturing based cost accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Proficiency with MS Excel and familiarity with PowerBI
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think creatively to solve complex problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work successfully in a team‑oriented global environment while being flexible around changing processes and priorities in a fast‑paced multi‑task environment
• Strong sense of urgency, excellent organisational skills and attention to details
• Must be physically present in Dundee at least 3 days per week

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience working with SAP S4H Manufacturing environment
• Global supply chain
• Curiosity in identifying unmet needs and proactively partnering with others to develop solutions

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well‑being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit‑sharing”.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.