Cost Accounting Manager

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accounting Manager in the manufacturing industry. The Cost Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing staff, developing and maintaining standard costing systems, ensuring accurate costing in Bills of Materials, and performing cost and profitability analysis for new production technology.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the standard costing system, ensuring it aligns with industry standards and company objectives.
• Ensure Bills of Materials have accurate costing, making necessary adjustments as required.
• Analyze current cost standards and coordinate appropriate audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Develop new product costing, providing vital data for product pricing and launch strategies.
• Perform cost and profitability analysis for new production technology, providing insights for strategic decision making.
• Analyze price/mix profitability on a regular basis, identifying potential areas of improvement.
• Interact with operations team to understand plant performance and contribute to make vs buy decisions.
• Utilize skills in 'Cost - Standard', 'Cost Accounting', 'Cost Analysis', 'Bill of Materials (BOM)', and 'Microsoft Excel' to carry out responsibilities effectively.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry
• Proficient in cost accounting and cost analysis
• Experience with bill of materials (BOM)
• Demonstrated expertise in Standard Cost methodologies
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proven ability to manage a team effectively.