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Cost/Manufacturing Accountant

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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Accountant to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a global project, reporting directly to the CFO and collaborating with teams across three manufacturing locations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in SAP operations and manufacturing, with a detailed understanding of standard cost methodology. Your ability to communicate effectively, simplify complex concepts, and focus on delivering solutions will be key to your success in this role.

What you'll do:

As a Cost Accountant, you will play an integral role in our client's global project. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will collaborate with teams across three manufacturing locations, working towards standardisation. Your deep understanding of standard cost methodology will be crucial in your daily tasks. You will also be responsible for optimising labour, production, and overhead variances. Your ability to communicate effectively and simplify complex concepts will ensure that all stakeholders are aligned and informed.

  • Report directly to the CFO on a global project
  • Work collaboratively with teams across three manufacturing locations
  • Contribute towards standardisation efforts within the company
  • Utilise your detailed understanding of standard cost methodology in day-to-day tasks
  • Optimise labour, production, and overhead variances
  • Communicate effectively and simplify complex concepts for various stakeholders


What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Cost Accountant position brings 4-5 years of SAP operations/manufacturing experience. You have a detailed understanding of standard cost methodology and a clear grasp of what drives labour, production, and overhead variances - as well as how to optimise them. Your strong communication skills enable you to simplify complex concepts for various stakeholders. With a delivery/solutions-focused approach, you are always ready to tackle challenges head-on. Proficiency in SAP and Excel is also required.

  • 4-5 years of SAP operations/manufacturing experience
  • Detailed understanding of standard cost methodology
  • Clear understanding of what drives labour, production, and overhead variances and how to optimise them
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to make complex things simple
  • Delivery/solutions-focused approach
  • Proficiency in SAP and Excel


What sets this company apart:

Our client is a globally recognised organisation known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. They offer an inclusive work environment where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. Their supportive leadership fosters professional growth and development opportunities for all team members. They believe in flexible working opportunities and generous pensions contributions which makes them an employer of choice.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now for this exciting Cost Accountant role!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Courtney Story on 09-374 7300.

Contract Type: TEMPORARY

Specialism: Accounting & Finance

Focus: Management Accounting & Business Partnering

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Auckland

Job Reference: 2046280/001

Date posted: 11 March 2025

Consultant: Courtney Story

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