Cost Accountant - 2 Year Contract
On behalf of our client, Morgan McKinley is recruiting for a qualified Cost Accountant to join a large operational organisation on a 2-year fixed-term contract.
This role will support financial control, reporting, and forecasting activities across multiple cost areas, providing key financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
This position offers broad exposure across finance operations, strong stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making within a well-established organisation. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to enhance their commercial finance experience in a highly visible role.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse operational and overhead costs against budget and forecast.
- Prepare financial forecasts, variance analysis, and management reports.
- Review vendor and operational costs to ensure accurate reporting and allocation.
- Develop and maintain KPIs to support operational and financial performance.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Utilise SAP and Excel to analyse large datasets and deliver accurate reporting.
- Partner with finance and operational stakeholders across the business.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Strong SAP and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
- Collaborative and adaptable approach.
- Results-oriented with strong problem-solving ability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
