Cost Accountant – Manufacturing | Drogheda | Onsite
We're working with a leading manufacturing company in Drogheda that's on the lookout for an experienced and commercially minded Cost Accountant to join their growing team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives on product analysis, has a sharp eye for detail, and enjoys working closely with operations and leadership to influence key business decisions.
In this role, you'll take full ownership of product costings and margin analysis, playing a key part in shaping pricing, profitability, and performance across the business.
What you'll be doing:
Partner with the Managing Director, Finance Director, and wider leadership team to support day-to-day operations with financial insight and strategy.
Deliver clear and impactful analysis to support decision-making on capital investments, cost-saving projects, and innovation initiatives.
Work closely with the Factory Manager to spot and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
Own the development and rollout of a detailed Line and Product Efficiency Model.
Take charge of product costing, BOM clarity, and gross margin tracking – down to SKU level.
Build and manage a reliable new product costings tool alongside Finance and Commercial.
Provide weekly and monthly gross margin reports with actionable insights for improvement.
Align commercial and finance reports, reconciling margin performance across functions.
Communicate performance metrics effectively across all levels – from shop floor to shareholders.
What you bring:
3+ years' experience in a cost accounting, financial planning, or manufacturing finance role.
Strong background in product costing, variance analysis, and margin forecasting.
Experience assessing and implementing systems/tools to improve processes.
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Sharp commercial acumen with a knack for breaking down data into decisions.
Why apply?
This is a high-impact role within a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your insight will directly influence production strategy and business performance. You'll work closely with leaders, take real ownership, and be trusted to make a difference.
For more information please apply through the link provided for the attention of Cloe Stapleton or call Osborne Recruitment on 01 5984334
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