Interim Cost Accountant

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 PartnerRole Overview:Hays 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide financial input into business-winning and bid processes, including:Price build-ups and costing modelsCashflow modellingOrder intake and pipeline reportingMaintain and analyse cost data to support pricing, margin analysis and commercial decision-makingSupport Finance Business Partners with commercial analysis and ad-hoc reportingEnsure accuracy and integrity of financial assumptions used in proposals and bidsContribute to the continuous improvement of costing, modelling and reporting processesPerson SpecificationAAT qualified or early stage CIMA / ACCAExperience in a cost accounting, manufacturing finance or management accounting roleStrong Excel skills and confidence building financial modelsComfortable working with pricing structures, assumptions and cashflowsAble to start quickly and operate effectively in an interim environmentDetail-focused, organised, and confident engaging with commercial stakeholdersAdditional InformationImmediate start requiredHybrid working with 2 days per week onsite in DevonInterim assignment supporting a transition period ahead of a permanent hireHays 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 found at hays.co.uk