Job Title: Cost Accountant
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Accountant to join our team at {company}, a progressive medical device manufacturer based in Shannon. As a key member of our finance team, you will play a critical role in driving business value through accurate financial reporting, cost analysis, and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Cost Collection & Analysis: Build and maintain an accurate expense database, analyzing key trends and identifying areas for improvement.
* Cost Control: Monitor and investigate variances to standard costs, ensuring optimal efficiency and minimizing waste.
* Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual cost forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making.
* Financial Reporting: Present actionable insights through detailed financial reports, highlighting areas of strength and weakness.
* Standard Costing: Manage standard costing processes using systems like SAP, including BOM reviews and activity rate updates.
* Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance finance-related processes, particularly in material costing, with a focus on automation and efficiency.
* Reconciliation & Audit: Conduct account reconciliations and prepare comprehensive audit reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Strategic Guidance: Support customer pricing simulations and financial modeling with expert insights, providing valuable recommendations to drive business growth.
Your Background
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Professionally qualified (CIMA/CPA/ACCA/ACA)
* 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within manufacturing
* Technical skills in SAP and advanced MS Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
* A detail-oriented, proactive, and driven approach to innovation and problem-solving
What We Offer
This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level with a dynamic and growing organization in the high-impact medical device manufacturing sector.