A global, innovation-driven organization is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support a specialized advanced manufacturing business unit. This role is highly visible and plays a critical part in cost analysis, manufacturing performance, and financial decision support within a regulated, complex production environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a cost accounting professional who is passionate about manufacturing economics, enjoys partnering closely with operations, and wants to influence profitability through data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and report manufacturing variances including labor, overhead, absorption, material usage, scrap, and purchase price variance (PPV)

• Lead forecasting and budgeting efforts related to production volume, earned hours, overhead cost centers, and operational variances

• Prepare and analyze monthly inventory, inventory reserves, and warranty reserves

• Coordinate annual standard cost updates and cost roll-ups within the ERP system

• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure accuracy of BOMs and routings for new product launches

• Prepare and manage transfer pricing activities across multiple legal entities

• Support internal and external operational audits and ensure compliance with IFRS and internal policies

• Execute month-end close activities including journal entries and account reconciliations

• Coordinate and analyze physical inventory counts and cycle counts, investigating and resolving discrepancies

• Act as a key business partner to Manufacturing and Supply Chain leadership, providing actionable cost insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 2+ years of hands-on cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing variance analysis

• Experience working cross-functionally with Production and Supply Chain teams

• Proficiency with SAP or a similar ERP system

• Strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in using cost data to drive profitability

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• MBA, CMA, or CFA

• Fluency in German or Spanish

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, life sciences, pharma or similar)

Hoxton Circle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.