* Are you an experienced Cost Accountant with a background in FMCG manufacturing?
* Can you work onsite in York?
MacGregor Black is partnering with a leading manufacturer in the search for a Cost Accountant to join their site-based finance team.
This is a hands‑on manufacturing finance role, focused on standard costing, stock integrity, margin analysis, and operational support within a fast‑moving production environment.
The Role
Reporting into the Finance Director, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate product costs, supporting operational performance, and ensuring financial control across the production site.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and review standard costs across raw materials, packaging, labour, and overheads
* Perform monthly variance analysis (materials, labour, yield, waste, overhead absorption)
* Collaborate closely with Production and Supply Chain to understand and explain manufacturing variances
* Support inventory control, stock counts, and reconciliations
* Ensure BOM accuracy and review cost changes
* Assist with budgeting and forecasting for the site
* Support margin analysis and cost improvement initiatives
* Provide financial insight to support operational decision‑making
About You
* CIMA/ACCA qualified, part‑qualified, or QBE with strong manufacturing experience
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
* Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis
* Comfortable partnering with non-finance stakeholders on‑site
* Advanced Excel skills
* Detail‑oriented with strong analytical capability
This role would suit a Cost Accountant who enjoys being close to operations and influencing performance at site level. It offers strong exposure within a large manufacturing environment and clear progression routes longer term.
Competitive salary + benefits.
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