Our client is a successful Cheshire based business who is seeking a Cost accountant to join them on a Fixed term contract basis - there is a possibility of the role becoming permanent for the right person. This role has become available due to a planned absence from work due to medical grounds.

Job Description:

To manage the SKU costing process within the business, including new product costings and the review of existing products to ensure these are accurate and consistent.
Providing support to the commercial team regarding any financial matters such as customer performance and margin analysis
Assisting Project Management teams, applying accurate costing data to validate decision making
Analysis of product cost changes and associated variance analysis including WIP calculations.
Drive savings and add value to the business supporting the company's continuous improvement strategy
Analysis and management of cost and profit centre performance
Proactively managing financial awareness in various teams to ensure departmental maintenance of stringent financial controls
Assist with ongoing ERP system implementation
Support the Financial Director on all aspects of the finance functionIt would be good to see candidates with:

Costings experience either from an engineering or manufacturing sector ideally with practical experience within ERP systems and standard costing
Someone who is confident to hit the ground running - the present person is in post until Jan 2021 so there will be a good handover
Strong financial and operations analysis experience with a track record of driving business and process improvement
Strong commercial awareness with an attention to detail and methodical approach
Advanced IT skills including intermediate excel (pivots, look ups, formulas etc)
Continuous improvements mind-set
Ability to work in a team and contribute to a positive outcome
Ability to report concisely & effectively
Always committed to providing meaningful and accurate management information, to support the development of the business This role is commutable from: Sandbach, Alsager, Newcastle under Lyme, Crewe, Congleton

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region