Cost Accounting Manager

Accountabilities:

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of scalable cost accounting, allocation, and reporting processes across a global organisation.


• Oversee accurate cost recognition, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and internal financial policies.


• Partner with Procurement, FP&A, Legal, Operations, and Systems teams to align cost structures and improve end-to-end financial workflows.


• Drive automation and optimisation of cost accounting processes within ERP systems (such as NetSuite) and related financial tools.


• Manage month-end close activities related to cost accounting, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting deliverables.


• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls over cost transactions and financial reporting accuracy.


• Act as key liaison with external auditors on cost-related matters and ensure audit readiness at all times.


• Lead, coach, and develop a team of cost accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.


• Prepare technical accounting memos and provide guidance on complex cost recognition and policy interpretation.


• Identify risks and opportunities to enhance reporting speed, transparency, and financial system efficiency through automation and best practices.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) with strong academic and professional credentials.


• 7+ years of experience in cost accounting, operational finance, or technical accounting roles within complex or high-growth environments.


• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards, including IFRS 16 and other relevant accounting principles in SaaS or services-based businesses.


• Proven experience managing cost accounting processes in multi-country, multi-currency environments.


• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and financial process automation.


• Strong leadership experience, including managing or mentoring finance teams.


• Ability to design and scale accounting processes with a focus on automation, accuracy, and efficiency.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and structured thinking skills with strong attention to detail.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.


• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with curiosity for technology, systems, and process improvement.

• Competitive salary aligned with senior finance leadership roles


• Performance-based annual bonus


• Flexible remote or hybrid working model (UK / EMEA aligned)


• Annual leave allowance with additional company holidays


• Pension scheme and financial wellbeing support


• Private healthcare and wellness support programs


• Annual learning and development budget


• Opportunity to work in a global, distributed, high-growth technology environment


• Exposure to advanced financial systems, automation initiatives, and strategic finance transformation

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