Interim Cost Accountant

Interim Accountant job in Devon

Interim Cost AccountantSector: Manufacturing
Contract: Interim / Temporary - start ASAP
Rate: Up to £250 per day
Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week required in Devon
Reports to: Finance Business Partner
Role OverviewWe are seeking an Interim Cost Accountant to provide short-term support within a manufacturing finance team, covering an immediate vacancy while recruitment for a permanent replacement is underway.The role will focus on delivering robust financial inputs into business-winning and commercial processes, alongside core cost accounting and reporting activities. You will work closely with Finance Business Partners and alongside one other Cost Accountant.
Key Responsibilities

Provide financial input into business-winning and bid processes, including:

Price build-ups and costing models

Cashflow modelling

Order intake and pipeline reporting

Maintain and analyse cost data to support pricing, margin analysis and commercial decision-making

Support Finance Business Partners with commercial analysis and ad-hoc reporting

Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial assumptions used in proposals and bids

Contribute to the continuous improvement of costing, modelling and reporting processes

Person Specification

AAT qualified or early stage CIMA / ACCA

Experience in a cost accounting, manufacturing finance or management accounting role

Strong Excel skills and confidence building financial models

Comfortable working with pricing structures, assumptions and cashflows

Able to start quickly and operate effectively in an interim environment

Detail-focused, organised, and confident engaging with commercial stakeholders

Additional Information

Immediate start required

Hybrid working with 2 days per week onsite in Devon

Interim assignment supporting a transition period ahead of a permanent hire

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