Cost Accountant – 12-month FTC
Ecologi | B Corp™
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Rugby • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Lead the development and implementation of standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead across all manufacturing operations
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and procurement to analyze BOMs, routings, labor, and overhead drivers to establish accurate cost standards
- Conduct time studies in collaboration with production and engineering teams to establish accurate labor standards and production rates
- Establish standard costs using the gross margin method, especially for new or customized products, by working backward from target pricing and desired margin levels
- Develop a process to monitor and report on cost variances (material, labor, and overhead), including root cause analysis and follow-up with relevant departments
- Develop a process for the annual standard cost roll-up, including updates for new products, process changes, and inflationary factors
- Provide cost modeling and scenario analysis to support pricing, capital investments, and strategic planning
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements (if applicable).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with proven experience setting up standard costs
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, and cost allocation methodologies
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft D365, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Experience with ERP implementations or cost reengineering projects.
Benefits
- Health, safety, and wellbeing programs
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cost accountingstandard costscost modelingscenario analysistime studiesgross margin methodroot cause analysiscost allocation methodologiesmanufacturing processesBOMs
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillscross-functional collaborationability to manage multiple priorities
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in related field