Job Openings Cost Accountant

About the job Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant | Leading Chilled Food Manufacturer | Drogheda (On-Site)
Full-time | Permanent | MondayFriday | On-site Parking Available

Perform Recruitment is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join a highly respected chilled food manufacturing company based in Drogheda. This is a pivotal, hands-on role ideal for someone with strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of manufacturing finance.

You'll play a key part in driving operational efficiencies, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing cost control processes across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Financial & Operational Analysis

  • Partner with factory and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and performance gaps.

  • Develop and maintain detailed line and product efficiency models.

  • Drive performance visibility by leading KPI tracking and operational reporting.

Product Costing & Margin Management

  • Own product costing and gross margin analysis by SKU.

  • Maintain accurate BOMs and costing inputs.

  • Work with commercial and finance teams to support pricing and new product launches.

  • Reconcile margin analysis across financial and commercial reports.

Business Support & Project Involvement

  • Support CAPEX evaluations and provide clear financial recommendations.

  • Contribute to ongoing cost-reduction initiatives and systems improvement projects.

  • Continuously enhance reporting tools and automate processes for greater efficiency.

What You'll Need

Must-Have:

  • 3+ years in cost accounting, financial planning, or manufacturing finance.

  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, simulations).

  • Strong experience in variance analysis, budgeting, and financial modelling.

  • Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures and lean principles.

  • Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with BI tools like Power BI, Qlik Sense, Tableau, or SQL.

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

  • Background in FMCG or food manufacturing.

  • Involvement in system implementations or automation projects.

Why This Role?

This role offers a unique balance of strategic impact and operational involvement. Approximately 40% of your time will be on the production floor, working directly with teams to understand real-time cost drivers. The rest is focused on analytical work that informs high-level business decisions.

What's In It For You?

  • A chance to make a real impact in a growing and quality-focused manufacturing company.

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.

  • Competitive salary based on experience.

  • On-site parking and a structured Monday-Friday schedule.

Ready to bring your cost accounting expertise to a new challenge?
Apply today through Perform Recruitment to be considered for this exciting opportunity!


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