Your new company

A leading international manufacturer with operations in both the UK and Germany is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and standardising costing practices across two dynamic production environments.

Your new role

• Reviewing and standardising costing systems across UK and German operations
• Developing frameworks for capturing and allocating production costs
• Analysing material costs and consumption patterns
• Establishing overhead allocation protocols
• Monitoring production efficiency and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Preparing detailed cost analysis reports for management

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting

• Proven expertise in production costing and cost allocation

• Strong track record of implementing costing systems in manufacturing environments

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent)

• Advanced Excel skills for complex modelling

• Fluent in English (German language skills are a plus)

What you need to do now

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