Job Description
A well-established FMCG company within the food manufacturing industry is seeking a Cost Accountant and BI Analyst to join its finance and insights function. This hybrid role combines cost accounting expertise with business intelligence capabilities to support informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and profitability across manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
Cost Accounting
Implement and maintain standard costing for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
Perform full absorption costing and maintain accurate cost recovery rates
Support new product development through product costings and margin analysis
Manage inventory valuation, accuracy, and reporting across manufacturing sites
Maintain and validate bills of materials and monitor waste and yield performance
Prepare manufacturing cost reports and support month-end and year-end processes
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure project costing
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and financial policies
Business Intelligence
Design, develop, and maintain interactive BI dashboards and reports
Build and manage data models and ETL processes from multiple data sources
Collaborate with business stakeholders to define KPIs and reporting requirements
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance across BI solutions
Optimise BI applications for performance, scalability, and usability
Provide BI support, training, and insight to end-users
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, analytics, and decision-support tools
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management, Data Analytics, or a related field
CIMA qualification or progress toward CIMA will be advantageous
3 - 5 years' experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
Minimum 2 years' experience in business intelligence development
Proven experience with BI tools such as Qlik Sense or Power BI
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (manufacturing ERP experience preferred)
Knowledge of SQL, data warehousing concepts, and cloud platforms beneficial
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between operational sites