Group Cost Accountant

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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