Cost and Financial Accountant

KL110682
  • Negotiable
  • Galway, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Cost and Financial Accountant

About Your New Employer

  • Join a dynamic subcontract electronics manufacturing company with a team of over 230 professionals, recognised for a collaborative approach and commitment to operational excellence.
  • Be part of a growing finance team in a company known for its continuous improvement culture and investment in technology.
  • Hybrid work policy after the initial onboarding period.

About Your New Job

As the Cost and Financial Accountant, you will:

  • Deliver key cost accounting activities; analyse actual vs. standard cost variances and investigate with Operations to resolve any issues.
  • Prepare and review inventory valuations, manage annual inventory counts, and partner with the supply chain team to maintain accurate cycle counts.
  • Own the month-end close process, preparing the monthly Management Accounts pack and providing clear executive performance summaries.
  • Provide key commercial insights through analysing gross margins by product, customer, and contract, partnering cross-functionally to support decisions and drive cost reductions.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process, deliver rolling forecasts, and contribute to financial strategy and continuous improvement.
  • Drive enhancements in ERP system utilisation, improve data flows, manage fixed asset registers, and support both internal and external audits.

What Skills You Need

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
  • Solid experience in a manufacturing environment and in cost/management accounting
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and strong Microsoft Office abilities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively partner with non-finance stakeholders
  • High level of independence, ownership, and commercial awareness

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Permanent, full-time position with core day-shift hours; flexibility after 3 months and up to two hybrid days per week
  • Exposure to a strategic finance role within a fast-paced and innovative manufacturing environment, with opportunities for development and continuous improvement involvement

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button, or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kerry Legh on 091 455 302 at Sigmar Recruitment. If this role isn’t quite right but you’re seeking something similar, please get in touch—multiple opportunities available!

Kerry Legh Recruitment Consultant, Accountancy, Sales & Marketing

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Reasonable Accommodations

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