Multifaceted Financial Analyst

8 hours ago


Hengoed, Caerphilly County Borough, United Kingdom Norgine Full time

Welcome to Norgine, a pioneering healthcare organisation where innovation meets dedication. We are currently seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join our Operations Finance team.

This exciting opportunity offers a unique blend of financial expertise and analytical skills to drive business performance. As a Cost Accountant at Norgine, you will play a pivotal role in developing cost controls, monitoring expenses, and interpreting data to identify areas for improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cost Analysis: Analyse and report 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 factories in Wales and France.
  • Standard Costing: Develop, understand, and maintain 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 factory finance leads.
  • Inventory Management: Manage 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.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Accountant with a finance background and experience in a multinational environment.
  • Experience in the manufacturing sector is 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.

Norgine offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $120,000 per annum, depending on location and experience. Our benefits package may vary per location, but we offer a comprehensive range of perks and rewards to support your well-being and career growth.