Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) | On-site | $90,000–$100,000

We’re supporting a Medical Device Company with the hire of a Cost Accountant to strengthen their finance function within a manufacturing environment. This is a full-time, site-based position (physical attendance required).

Salary: $90,000–$100,000 (depending on experience)

Work setup: On-site (some remote flex)

Industry focus: Manufacturing

The role

As the Cost Accountant, you’ll own core cost accounting activities and provide the operational finance insight needed to drive better decision-making across the business.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Manage and maintain product costing (including standard costs where applicable)
• Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and communicate drivers clearly
• Support inventory accounting, reconciliations, and cycle count/physical inventory processes
• Partner with operations/manufacturing to improve cost visibility and controls
• Support month-end close activities related to inventory and COGS
• Build and maintain reporting to support margin, pricing, and operational performance
• Contribute to budgeting/forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives

What we’re looking for

• Proven cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Sage experience is required
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
• Solid understanding of inventory, COGS, and manufacturing cost drivers
• Comfortable being on-site and partnering closely with operations