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.