Cost Accountant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accountant, to join Norgine. The person holding this position will report to the M&S Finance Manager and be a member of the Operations Finance team. The core responsibility of the Cost Accountant is to develop cost controls monitoring expenses and interpreting data to identify areas of focus to drive performance.,

• Cost Analysis: Responsible for analysing and reporting on costs above gross profit, including, material usage, scrap production, direct labour and variable expenses. Provide production analytics to understand and report on site performance for both the factories, one in Wales the other France
• Standard Costing: Developing, understanding, and maintaining standard costs to ensure precise cost management and pricing
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with operations, procurement, and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement programs aimed at reducing product costs
• Month-End Support: Support month-end and year-end accounting processes, including the preparation of journal entries and necessary analysis, while supporting the factory finance leads
• Inventory Management: Managing inventory, including reconciling inventory balances and calculating excess and obsolete inventory
• Audit: Assist with external audit
• Ad hoc: Support other areas of the function when required, Our benefits may vary per location. Please liaise with the Norgine TA representative to obtain more information.
  
  Qualified Accountant; Finance background; experience in a multinational environment
• Experience in the manufacturing sector required
• Analytically strong with highly developed knowledge and ability to use IT systems to improve processes and convert data into meaningful business information
• Conversant and knowledgeable of local accounting
• Well developed planning and organisational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Structured approach to problem solving
  
  At Norgine, our colleagues Dare themselves to be different and try new things, Drive to achieve their goals and beyond, and Develop themselves and their community.
We call it the 3D career at Norgine and it offers you a fully-rounded experience with no limits. Bring everything about yourself that you're proud of, whether that's your passion for making a difference, focus on others' well-being, or intellectual curiosity to unleash in a fast-paced environment and supportive community. In return, get a sense of belonging, a long-term career with ongoing development and upskilling, and a company that cares about people's wellness as much as you do. Because at Norgine, we transform lives with innovative healthcare solutions.