Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant Grimsby (Hybrid Working) Competitive Salary  Benefits Market-Leading FMCG Business Are you a commercially-minded finance professional who wants to see the direct impact of your work on business performance? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a market-leading FMCG organisation in Grimsby that is continuing to invest in growth, innovation, and operational excellence. As a Cost Accountant , you'll become a key member of a high-performing finance team, helping to drive profitability, improve efficiencies, and influence strategic decision-making across the business.

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you'll partner closely with operational teams to provide valuable financial insight and support. This is a highly visible role where your analysis and recommendations will help shape business performance and deliver tangible results.

Key Responsibilities Analyse and report on product and operational costs Prepare standard costing models and detailed variance analysis Partner with production and operational teams to improve cost control and efficiency Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver actionable commercial insights Drive continuous improvement of costing processes and systems Assist with month-end reporting, including inventory valuations

This role offers the chance to join an established and highly successful FMCG business that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

About you:

Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience (CIMA, ACCA, ACA desirable) Previous experience in a Cost Accountant or similar finance role Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory management Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail Proactive approach and a passion for continuous improvement What's On Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working arrangement Opportunity to work for a market-leading FMCG organisation Clear career progression and development opportunities Supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment The chance to make a genuine impact on business performance If you're an experienced finance professional with a strong background in cost accounting and are looking for an opportunity where you can influence decisions, drive efficiencies, and develop your career within a growing FMCG business, we'd love to hear from you.

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