Senior Cost Accountant

The Opportunity

Working as a contract cost accountant with an internationally recognised company is a rare opportunity!

You will play a crucial role in financial analysis and cost management. You’ll collaborate with the broader finance team and executive team, providing insights that drive strategic decision-making. There is also a chance for a contract extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate revenue sources and cost of goods sold to analyse profitability, identify budget variances, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Assess pricing frameworks to confirm cost recovery and suggest adjustments to optimize margins.
• Generate and reconcile financial reports for customer accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to compliance standards.
• Engaging with both internal and external stakeholders to support business decisions.
• Oversee budget performance by tracking margins, revenue, key variances, and COGS, sharing insights with key stakeholders.
• Build financial models for scenario analysis and deliver data-driven recommendations for decision-making.
• Compile comprehensive variance reports focusing on KPIs related to revenue, cost management, and inventory trends.

  
About You

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant with a background in manufacturing, FMCG, or similarly complex industries. You’ll have strong commercial and financial acumen, capable of analysing complex data and translating it into actionable insights.

Exceptional communication skills are essential as you’ll engage with finance and non-finance stakeholders, including senior executives. We need someone with a hands-on approach who is comfortable diving into the details while maintaining a strategic outlook.

Advanced financial modelling and reporting expertise is key. Ideally, advanced Excel and SAP exposure is essential. A CA/CPA qualification or equivalent experience is preferred.
  
To Apply

Please contact Sarah Bailey at Hunter Campbell, email  sarahb@huntercampbell.co.nz or call 0274 990 444.