Talent Finance are supporting our client on an exclusive basis with the appointment of a Manufacturing Cost Accountant. If you’ve built a solid foundation in manufacturing finance and are ready to step into a role with greater ownership and commercial impact, this is a standout opportunity.

This position sits at the centre of cost, stock and operational decision making within a growing manufacturing business. You’ll take ownership of core processes across costing, inventory and reporting, while working closely with production and procurement to ensure financial data reflects what’s actually happening on the shop floor.

We’re looking for someone who understands manufacturing environments, BOMs, WIP, stock flows, routings and variances, and wants to build on that experience in a broader, more influential role.

This is a hands-on position with real visibility across the business, ideal for someone looking to move beyond transactional accounting into operational finance.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the integrity of manufacturing finance data, ensuring accuracy across costing, stock and reporting, while supporting better commercial decision making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and improving standard costing across materials, labour and overheads
• Ensuring BOMs and routings accurately reflect production processes
• Owning stock valuation across raw materials, WIP and finished goods
• Leading reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Delivering accurate COGS, stock and variance reporting
• Analysing variances and supporting root cause resolution
• Partnering with production, operations and procurement to improve data and performance
• Supporting supplier pricing and wider commercial decisions
• Driving improvements across systems, controls and processes

About You

• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment is essential
• Strong understanding of BOMs, WIP, stock flows and standard costing
• Confident working with ERP systems, Sage 200 advantageous
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Comfortable working closely with operational teams and challenging where needed
• Advanced Excel skills, Power BI beneficial
• Part qualified, fully qualified or QBE, practical experience is key

Why Apply

This is an excellent development opportunity for someone looking to step into a broader operational finance role.

• Full ownership of cost and stock processes
• Exposure to operational decision making
• Strong development in costing, margin and variance analysis
• The opportunity to influence how the business performs, not just report on it

Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. All applications are reviewed on merit, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.