Cost Accountant for Westfalia Fruit responsible for analyzing costs and financial impacts on operations. Collaborating with teams to enhance financial visibility and support decision-making.
Responsibilities
Validate and reconcile production data in the ERP system to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting.
Perform product costing and BOM reviews, ensuring cost accuracy and integrity.
Prepare cost estimates and financial assessments for new products and production process changes.
Produce and analyse weekly and monthly operational performance reports, including Packhouse site analysis.
Investigate and explain budget and financial variances, identifying key drivers and improvement actions.
Analyse labour, efficiency, machine utilisation, waste, and supplier performance to support cost optimisation.
Support internal and external audits and respond to ad-hoc commercial and costing requests.
Develop and enhance financial and cost models to support pricing, margin, and profitability analysis.
Requirements
Proven experience in a Cost Accountant, Commercial Finance, or similar business partner role, with strong commercial awareness
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships across different teams and levels of the business
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
**Desirable**
Knowledge of Prophet ERP system would be an advantage
Experience of fresh produce/food manufacturing would be beneficial
Finance qualified, such as CIMA, or equivalent professional experience is preferred
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