Costing Analyst Accountant

10434 - Costing Decision Support Analyst Job Spec
Location: Leicestershire

Our Client, an established manufacturing company in Leicester, is looking to recruit a Costing Decision Support Analyst for their Cost Accounting Team (Costing Decision Support) on a full-time permanent basis.

The successful candidate (part or fully qualified) will be an integral member of the finance team, providing business decision support to the engineering & commercial team. The role involves a variety of accounting functions and broad range of analytical work.

Working with Paul Mitchell Associates, our Client has requested that the name of the company be kept CONFIDENTIAL, which will only be disclosed upon request for interview.


Responsibilities (incl. but not limited to):
*New & current product cost monitoring / reporting,
*Maintaining product costs on different financial systems,
*Project investment spend: expense & capital monitoring,
*Regional & model profitability analysis,
*Interacting with multiple functional areas to determine financial benefit of low-to-medium complexity projects,
*Recommending different courses of action based on financial analysis,
*Standard cost setting and analysis,
*Any other ad-hoc duties related to the role.


Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
*Bachelor's degree,
*Working towards ACCA, ACA or CIMA,
*Relevant financial experience,
*Strong analytical skills,
*Excellent communication & interpersonal skills,
*Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint & accounting software,
*Ability to independently handle accounting issues.

Preferred Qualifications:
*Qualified in ACCA, ACA or CIMA.


Package:
*Salary: £28,000 to £33,000 per annum (subject to experience)
*Hours: Full-time Permanent, 37 Mon-Fri
*Holiday: 35 days (27 + STAT)
*Outstanding Benefits Package incl. 10% Bonus, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Childcare Vouchers, Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Parking, Discounts