Cost Accountant
8 days ago
Grimsby
Cost Accountant \n Grimsby (Hybrid Working) Competitive Salary + Benefits Market-Leading FMCG Business \n Are you a commercially-minded finance professional who wants to see the direct impact of your work on business performance? \n An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a market-leading FMCG organisation in Grimsby that is continuing to invest in growth, innovation, and operational excellence. As a Cost Accountant, you'll become a key member of a high-performing finance team, helping to drive profitability, improve efficiencies, and influence strategic decision-making across the business. \n Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you'll partner closely with operational teams to provide valuable financial insight and support. This is a highly visible role where your analysis and recommendations will help shape business performance and deliver tangible results. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Analyse and report on product and operational costs\n, • Prepare standard costing models and detailed variance analysis\n, • Partner with production and operational teams to improve cost control and efficiency\n, • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes\n, • Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver actionable commercial insights\n, • Drive continuous improvement of costing processes and systems\n, • Assist with month-end reporting, including inventory valuations\n\n This role offers the chance to join an established and highly successful FMCG business that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. \n About you: \n\n • Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience (CIMA, ACCA, ACA desirable)\n, • Previous experience in a Cost Accountant or similar finance role\n, • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory management\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders\n, • Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail\n, • Proactive approach and a passion for continuous improvement\n\n What's On Offer \n\n • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package\n, • Hybrid working arrangement\n, • Opportunity to work for a market-leading FMCG organisation\n, • Clear career progression and development opportunities\n, • Supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment\n, • The chance to make a genuine impact on business performance\n\n If you're an experienced finance professional with a strong background in cost accounting and are looking for an opportunity where you can influence decisions, drive efficiencies, and develop your career within a growing FMCG business, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply today to learn more