Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency and your first port of call for permanent and contract Finance jobs, IT jobs as well as Engineering jobs. Established in 1987, Network Recruitment has offered outstanding recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates for 25 years, living up to their credo of "Developing Relationships,...
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Are you a numbers-driven professional who thrives in a demanding manufacturing environment? A leading player in the steel and industrial manufacturing sector is looking for a Cost Accountant to take charge of costing, pricing, and financial analysis processes. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who is hands-on, analytical, and ready to grow their career in a business that rewards performance and initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive the full costing and margin management process across the production environment
Analyse and report on operational and production costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
Prepare and monitor factory budgets (OPEX and CAPEX)
Compile monthly management accounts and profitability reports
Perform daily sales and margin analysis
Update and maintain standard and actual costing models
Conduct new product costing and calculate internal pricing
Ensure BOMs, routings, and WIP data are accurate and up to date
Identify cost variances and recommend cost-saving initiatives
Support investment proposals and financial forecasting
Requirements:
BCom in Management Accounting or relevant qualification
CIMA (Management Level) preferred
Minimum 3 years' cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or steel environment
Strong working knowledge of IFRS, management accounting, and financial controls
Proficient in Excel and accounting systems such as Sage X3 or similar
High attention to detail with strong analytical and investigative abilities
Ability to interpret technical and production data
Comfortable working in a pressured, fast-paced setting