Financial and Cost Accountant - North Dublin

Finance and Cost Accountant – North Dublin

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare manufacturing-related journal entries to ensure financial statements are accurate and produced on time, in line with US GAAP and internal financial policies.
• Conduct account reconciliations to verify correct balance sheet valuations, ensuring that any potential risks are accounted for appropriately.
• Perform analysis on margin variances, including Purchase Price Variance (PPV), production, and absorption variances.
• Track deviations from standard costs and investigate significant discrepancies.
• Take part in other monthly closing tasks within your area of responsibility.
• Calculate product standard costs in SAP and ensure Bills of Materials (BOMs), Routings, and other necessary updates are reviewed and completed.
• Ensure cost accounting practices align with corporate policies by driving consistency and standardization.
• Act as finance lead in process improvement initiatives related to material costing.
• Offer financial expertise in customer pricing simulations, conducting financial analyses, and developing financial models.
• Ensure the timely closure of SAP and accurate reporting submissions to the head office.
• Serve as a business partner across manufacturing functions and collaborate with the wider finance team.
• Continuously strive to improve the finance department’s performance.
• Provide comprehensive and timely income statement and balance sheet reports, along with risk assessments and management commentary.
• Prepare statutory accounts, regulatory filings, and revenue returns for final review.
• Handle transfer pricing reports and work closely with internal and external tax teams.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors as necessary.
• Contribute to strategic site activities by offering relevant input and support for key performance indicators (KPIs) and organizational decisions.
• Complete ad-hoc reports as required.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Self-driven, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Proven track record of collaborating with others to see tasks through to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, with a passion for implementing change.
• Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships within the business.
• Proactive in understanding stakeholder needs and delivering value-adding services.
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
• Trusted partner to technical colleagues.
• Skilled in managing and influencing change.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, encouraging collaboration across functional teams.

Role Requirements:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA).
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to exceed expectations in delivering financial information and support to help achieve business objectives.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Familiar with lean initiatives and capable of driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience working in a multinational environment.
• SAP experience and knowledge of IFRS would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools like Power BI, process automation, and design optimization.

This role is ideal for a motivated professional seeking career growth, with opportunities to contribute significantly to the finance function and beyond.