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Cost Accountant

Rutherford Briant
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Salary

£42,000 - £50,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • A leading company in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Qualified Accountant to join as a Finance Business Partner.
  • The role requires a strong knowledge of costings, analysis, and process improvements, with responsibilities including production cost analysis and inventory valuation oversight.
  • Applicants should have relevant experience and will receive a salary between £55,000 and £60,000.
  • The position offers hybrid working with four days in the office and includes 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Rutherford Briant is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in its recruitment process.

Are you an experienced Qualified Accountant who has good knowledge of costings, analysis and process improvements? A leading company based in Chelmsford are looking for a Finance Business Partner to work alongside several department heads on various projects while operating across their global entities. As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

  • Analysis of production costs and compare them with the standard costs to identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
  • Conduct cost-benefit analysis and assist in pricing decisions to ensure profitability.
  • Oversee the inventory valuation process, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of inventory costs.
  • Perform regular physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Monitor and analyze inventory levels, turnover rates, and obsolescence.
  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
  • Collaborate with production and procurement teams to estimate future manufacturing costs.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements within the manufacturing process.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives.
  • Continuously improve costing systems and procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

As a Financial Controller, what you will get in return:

  • £55,000 - £60,000
  • Hybrid Working (4 Days in the office)
  • 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Good Pension Scheme

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.