Temp Cost Accountant

Job Description

Cost Accountant (Temporary Contract)

Description:

We are hiring for our client a commercially focused organisation based in North Dublin who require an experienced Cost Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 23 month temporary contract. This Cost Accountant job offers an immediate start and will suit a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced commercially driven environment.

The successful Cost Accountant will work closely with operational and senior management teams providing critical cost analysis insight and reporting to support short-term decision-making and business performance. This is a highly visible role where your commercial acumen will make an immediate impact.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Highly Commercial Role Direct exposure to operational decision-making

2. Immediate Start Short-term contract with strong daily engagement

3. Attractive Day Rate Equivalent pro rata

The Role:

Analyse product operational and manufacturing costs to support margin improvement
Prepare and maintain detailed cost models forecasts and variance analysis
Partner with operations and finance leadership to support short-term commercial decisions
Review standard costing and support updates where required
Provide accurate timely reporting to support month-end and management reviews
Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements

The Person:

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience
Proven experience working in a Cost Accountant or similar commercial finance role
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and challenge data
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Available to start immediately or at very short notice

The Rewards:

salary equivalent (pro rata for contract duration)
Initial 23 month temporary contract
Highly commercial hands-on role
North Dublin location
Opportunity to add immediate value within a well-established finance team

Next Steps Why Hunter Savage:

For further information and to apply for this Cost Accountant job please contact Connor Donaghy Senior Recruitment Consultant Accountancy & Finance at Hunter Savage.

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Salary details listed are provided as a guide and will depend on experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.