Interim Cost AccountantSector: Manufacturing Contract: Interim / Temporary - start ASAP Rate: Up to £250 per day Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week required in Devon Reports to: Finance Business Partner Role OverviewWe are seeking an Interim Cost Accountant to provide short-term support within a manufacturing finance team, covering an immediate vacancy while recruitment for a permanent replacement is underway.The role will focus on delivering robust financial inputs into business-winning and commercial processes, alongside core cost accounting and reporting activities. You will work closely with Finance Business Partners and alongside one other Cost Accountant. Key Responsibilities
Provide financial input into business-winning and bid processes, including:
Price build-ups and costing models
Cashflow modelling
Order intake and pipeline reporting
Maintain and analyse cost data to support pricing, margin analysis and commercial decision-making
Support Finance Business Partners with commercial analysis and ad-hoc reporting
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial assumptions used in proposals and bids
Contribute to the continuous improvement of costing, modelling and reporting processes
Person Specification
AAT qualified or early stage CIMA / ACCA
Experience in a cost accounting, manufacturing finance or management accounting role
Strong Excel skills and confidence building financial models
Comfortable working with pricing structures, assumptions and cashflows
Able to start quickly and operate effectively in an interim environment
Detail-focused, organised, and confident engaging with commercial stakeholders
Additional Information
Immediate start required
Hybrid working with 2 days per week onsite in Devon
Interim assignment supporting a transition period ahead of a permanent hire
