Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are working with a leading global manufacturer that provides innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. This organisation is committed to excellence and offers a collaborative environment where you can make a real impact. As an Operations Accountant, you'll manage costing and pricing processes, and also support month-end reporting and ad hoc financial tasks. This is a fixed-term contract until February 2027 with an immediate start. Your new role Preparing cost estimates for new and existing products, working closely with Sales and NPD teams. Liaising with Production, Purchasing, R&D, and Planning to gather data for cost models. Verifying actual costs against estimates and monitoring material cost changes. Conducting profitability reviews of SKUs and adjusting pricing strategies where necessary. Running and reviewing P&L by item reports and managing standard costs in BI tools. Completing annual machine rate reviews and supporting budgeting processes. Compiling monthly reports for WIP, Finished Goods, and regulatory reporting. What you'll need to succeed Experience in costing and pricing models, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Strong Excel skills and ability to manage large datasets. Experience in month-end processes. Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade C or above, or equivalent). Desirable - Part-qualified accountant. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work with a global leader in a forward-thinking, sustainability-focused environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Part Qualified QBE Finance Manager Benefits: Up to £45 000 per annum