We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst (m/f/d) to join our finance team in a dynamic manufacturing environment in a medium size enterprise.
The successful candidate will be responsible for cost accounting budgeting financial consolidation and management reporting providing critical insights to support decision-making and cost efficiency.
Fluency in Englishboth written and spokenis required while Chinese language skills and experience in the aviation or aerospace industry are strong advantages.
Tasks
Cost Accounting & Analysis
- Lead and oversee all aspects of product costing standard cost maintenance and variance analysis.
- Analyze manufacturing costs including materials labor and overheads to ensure accuracy and transparency.
- Perform inventory valuation and reconciliation ensuring correct cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting.
- Collaborate with production procurement and engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Manage the annual budgeting process periodic forecasts and long-term financial planning.
- Conduct detailed budget vs. actual analyses and provide commentary on financial performance.
- Partner with business and operational teams to ensure alignment between financial plans and operational goals.
Consolidation & Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual management reports.
- Consolidate financial results across multiple business units or regional entities.
- Present clear financial insights and recommendations to senior management and corporate teams.
- Ensure timely accurate and compliant financial reporting aligned with company policies and standards.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Continuously improve costing reporting and budgeting processes for better accuracy and efficiency.
- Support internal and external audits ensuring proper documentation and adherence to internal controls.
- Maintain compliance with accounting standards and corporate governance requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (CPA CMA or equivalent certification preferred).
- Minimum 57 years of hands-on experience in cost accounting budgeting and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of standard costing variance analysis and inventory control.
- Experience in financial consolidation and management reporting.
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
- Proficiency in Chinese is a strong plus.
- Knowledge of the aviation or aerospace industry is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in ERP systems (Abas ERP) and advanced Excel proficiency.
Preferred Attributes:
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving ability.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Hands-on proactive approach with a continuous improvement attitude.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of integrity accountability and professional ethics.
Key Competencies:
- Analytical & Strategic Thinking
- Business Partnership & Collaboration
- Cross-functional Communication (including multicultural settings)
- Initiative & Continuous Improvement
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Exciting working environment with the global leader
- Personal and professional development: Through your new
environment intensive onboarding feedback & training you will
love to grow in all dimensions. - A warm team will welcome you and look forward to meeting you.
- Flexitime and flexibility
- Corporate fitness with Hansefit
- Capital-forming benefits and above-average contributions to the company pension scheme
- Exclusive employee benefits: Thanks to our extensive corporate
benefits programme with thousands of discounts you can save money in
many areas and enjoy exclusive benefits in everyday life. - Cool company events: A strong team spirit is important to us which is why we organise regular events.
- No more hunger at work: we provide free lunch in the headquarter every day.
- Overtime bonuses
- Paid leave of absence for special occasions
- Gyrocopter sightseeing flight
Join AutoGyro GmbH the global leader in gyroplane innovation as a Senior Cost Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst (m/f/d) to elevate your career in aerospace finance within an inspiring dynamic team in Hildesheim.
We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst (m/f/d) to join our finance team in a dynamic manufacturing environment in a medium size enterprise.The successful candidate will be responsible for cost accounting budgeting financial consolidation and m...
We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst (m/f/d) to join our finance team in a dynamic manufacturing environment in a medium size enterprise.
The successful candidate will be responsible for cost accounting budgeting financial consolidation and management reporting providing critical insights to support decision-making and cost efficiency.
Fluency in Englishboth written and spokenis required while Chinese language skills and experience in the aviation or aerospace industry are strong advantages.
Tasks
Cost Accounting & Analysis
- Lead and oversee all aspects of product costing standard cost maintenance and variance analysis.
- Analyze manufacturing costs including materials labor and overheads to ensure accuracy and transparency.
- Perform inventory valuation and reconciliation ensuring correct cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting.
- Collaborate with production procurement and engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Manage the annual budgeting process periodic forecasts and long-term financial planning.
- Conduct detailed budget vs. actual analyses and provide commentary on financial performance.
- Partner with business and operational teams to ensure alignment between financial plans and operational goals.
Consolidation & Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual management reports.
- Consolidate financial results across multiple business units or regional entities.
- Present clear financial insights and recommendations to senior management and corporate teams.
- Ensure timely accurate and compliant financial reporting aligned with company policies and standards.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Continuously improve costing reporting and budgeting processes for better accuracy and efficiency.
- Support internal and external audits ensuring proper documentation and adherence to internal controls.
- Maintain compliance with accounting standards and corporate governance requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (CPA CMA or equivalent certification preferred).
- Minimum 57 years of hands-on experience in cost accounting budgeting and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of standard costing variance analysis and inventory control.
- Experience in financial consolidation and management reporting.
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
- Proficiency in Chinese is a strong plus.
- Knowledge of the aviation or aerospace industry is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in ERP systems (Abas ERP) and advanced Excel proficiency.
Preferred Attributes:
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving ability.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Hands-on proactive approach with a continuous improvement attitude.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of integrity accountability and professional ethics.
Key Competencies:
- Analytical & Strategic Thinking
- Business Partnership & Collaboration
- Cross-functional Communication (including multicultural settings)
- Initiative & Continuous Improvement
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Exciting working environment with the global leader
- Personal and professional development: Through your new
environment intensive onboarding feedback & training you will
love to grow in all dimensions. - A warm team will welcome you and look forward to meeting you.
- Flexitime and flexibility
- Corporate fitness with Hansefit
- Capital-forming benefits and above-average contributions to the company pension scheme
- Exclusive employee benefits: Thanks to our extensive corporate
benefits programme with thousands of discounts you can save money in
many areas and enjoy exclusive benefits in everyday life. - Cool company events: A strong team spirit is important to us which is why we organise regular events.
- No more hunger at work: we provide free lunch in the headquarter every day.
- Overtime bonuses
- Paid leave of absence for special occasions
- Gyrocopter sightseeing flight
Join AutoGyro GmbH the global leader in gyroplane innovation as a Senior Cost Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst (m/f/d) to elevate your career in aerospace finance within an inspiring dynamic team in Hildesheim.
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