Manufacturing Cost Accountant

DescriptionBe part of the revolution in electrification and contribute directly to the sustainability and decarbonization agenda both here in the UK and Globally.
 
Do you want to establish a career within the world’s leading battery technology company and lithium-ion battery manufacturer?
 
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a growing sector, working on the North East’s highest profile manufacturing plant.
 
NRL are proud to be partnering with AESC to recruit a permanent Manufacturing Cost Accountant based at their brand-new facility in Sunderland.
 
AESC are the world’s leading battery technology company and lithium-ion battery manufacturer, headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and committed to research, development, design, manufacturing and sales of power batteries for EVs and energy storage batteries
AESC has over 7,000 employees and 13 manufacturing sites in Japan, U.S., U.K
and France.
 
This is an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Cost Accountant  to be part of one of the North East’s highest profile manufacturing plants as we are expanding our operations at our battery manufacturing plant in Sunderland
We are looking to build our  team in order to support current production as well as the development and operation of a world class and innovative mass manufacturing Gigafactory
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most exciting, large scale industrial developments in many years, where new and emerging technologies will be adopted in support of the rapidly growing electric vehicle marketplace.
Responsibilities
Month-end and year-end accounting for the manufacturing costs within the P&L [parts, materials and scrap]
Generate monthly performance reports for these cost areas and present to functional management to support budget control and decision making
Analysis and reporting of inventory on a monthly basis, highlighting risks and opportunities to optimise cashflow
Provide back up to relevant balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
Preparation of Business Planning and Forecasting information
Carry out product costing for current and future production
Support compliance and control over financial transactions and reporting
Work closely with the wider local and group finance teams
 
Who are we looking for?
 
Someone with exceptional human dynamic skills and a can-do attitude
You will work within a supportive environment.
You will have the ability to represent the company and be an excellent communicator.
 
Background and experience required
 
Experience of operating in a manufacturing environment is essential
Sound understanding of accounting fundamentals, and experience of managing and maintaining financial controls
Good written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to functional managers
Strong analytical and problem-solving techniques
Experience of using SAP in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, and other PC applications.
Reporting to the site Senior Finance Manager, the successful candidate will have responsibility for a range of finance tasks for a rapidly expanding manufacturing business
Main duties will include accounting for inventory and product costs, as well as analysis and reporting on these costs to functional management within the business
The role will also have responsibility for costing at product level for both current and future production.
 
Education
CIMA Qualified Accountant
Benefits
Competitive salary 
26 days holiday plus bank holidays 
Private medical insurance 
To name a few..........
If this role woulde be of interest please send CV to [url removed]
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Contract TypePermanentAdded11m 3dID3189693