Cost Accounting Expert

your Mission

Standard Resources’ Costs Definition 

• Define Resources rate (FTE/machines) costs, set up raw material cost, maintain periodic cost rolls/updates
• Develop and maintain standard costs of finished goods and production components in the ERP
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, industrialization, supply chain and HR) to ensure precise costing and accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making. Perform cost simulations with Sales & Marketing 

Production variances analyses

• Analyses production costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
• Provide insight for business partners to enable the evaluation of costs, variances, and applicable operating measures
• Conduct monthly reviews of financial statements and subsequent analyses

Production factory budgeting

• Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts, providing insights into cost drivers and trends
• Coordinate with local management to prepare the annual operating budgets and forecasts 
• Responsible for reporting, forecasting and analysing the manufacturing cost sections of the P&L

Inventory management

• Perform month end close activities related to cost accounting. Inventory roll forward exercise, reconciliation & valuation
• Perform inventory and valuation, ensuring accurate reporting of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
• Thoroughly monitor inventory transactions and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with corporate policies

Capex

• Utilize corporate resources and reporting systems to provide high-level support to capital expenditure justification, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Supervision of annual fixed asset physical inventories.
• Maintain and improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation

your Profile

• Degree in Finance or a related. Several years of experience in cost accounting, within manufacturing or production environments.
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting: Strong understanding of costing methodologies, cost systems, and inventory management.
• Ability to analyse complex financial data and generate actionable insights and high level of accuracy in calculations and reporting. 
• Communication Skills: Ability to present findings to management and collaborate with cross-functional teams in English and French.
• Problem-Solving: Capability to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions to reduce costs.
• IT: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills.