Cost Accountant

About This Role

This permanent opening for a Cost Accountant focuses heavily on Bill of Materials (BOM), product costing, and ERP systems. The role involves providing financial analysis, supporting budgeting activities, and preparing financial reports that drive both short- and long-term business decisions, playing a key part in understanding and improving the financial performance of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and influence site operational and financial performance, working closely with the management team
• Report on standard costing, including yield, labour, Bill of Materials, and overhead performance
• Maintain and update product costing information for both New Product Development (NPD) and existing products
• Prepare and analyze weekly financial and operational performance reports to support business decision-making
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
• Monitor income and expenditure, analyze departmental costs, and identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Oversee and support financial systems, including SAP S/4HANA and Evolve4
• Reconcile accounts and provide financial support to operational teams
• Use Power BI to provide financial analysis and reporting
• Present financial information and insights to non-finance stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner
• Collaborate across Finance, Operations, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute ideas that improve operational and financial performance
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, process improvements, and strategic business initiatives

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is required
• Working knowledge and, preferably, practical experience with Power BI
• Strong understanding of production processes from both an operational and ERP perspective
• Excellent Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial and operational data
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with both Finance and non-Finance teams

Nice to have:

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
• Experience working in a cost-plus environment is an asset but not required

Benefits

• Group benefit program that includes extended healthcare (drug plan, professional and medical services), dental, life, and emergency travel assistance