Cost Accountant | Leading Chilled Food Manufacturer | Drogheda (On-Site)
Full-time | Permanent | MondayFriday | On-site Parking Available
Perform Recruitment is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join a highly respected chilled food manufacturing company based in Drogheda. This is a pivotal, hands-on role ideal for someone with strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of manufacturing finance.
You'll play a key part in driving operational efficiencies, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing cost control processes across the business.
What You'll Be Doing
Financial & Operational Analysis
* Partner with factory and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and performance gaps.
* Develop and maintain detailed line and product efficiency models.
* Drive performance visibility by leading KPI tracking and operational reporting.
Product Costing & Margin Management
* Own product costing and gross margin analysis by SKU.
* Maintain accurate BOMs and costing inputs.
* Work with commercial and finance teams to support pricing and new product launches.
* Reconcile margin analysis across financial and commercial reports.
Business Support & Project Involvement
* Support CAPEX evaluations and provide clear financial recommendations.
* Contribute to ongoing cost-reduction initiatives and systems improvement projects.
* Continuously enhance reporting tools and automate processes for greater efficiency.
What You'll Need
Must-Have:
* 3+ years in cost accounting, financial planning, or manufacturing finance.
* Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, simulations).
* Strong experience in variance analysis, budgeting, and financial modelling.
* Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures and lean principles.
* Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice-to-Have:
* Experience with BI tools like Power BI, Qlik Sense, Tableau, or SQL.
* Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
* Background in FMCG or food manufacturing.
* Involvement in system implementations or automation projects.
Why This Role?
This role offers a unique balance of strategic impact and operational involvement. Approximately 40% of your time will be on the production floor, working directly with teams to understand real-time cost drivers. The rest is focused on analytical work that informs high-level business decisions.
What's In It For You?
* A chance to make a real impact in a growing and quality-focused manufacturing company.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment.
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* On-site parking and a structured Monday-Friday schedule.
Ready to bring your cost accounting expertise to a new challenge?
Apply today through Perform Recruitment to be considered for this exciting opportunity