Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Location: Brantford, ON

Salary: $85,000.00 – CAD$110,000.00

Working Type: Full-Time, On-Site | Monday to Friday

Our client, has a permanent opening for a Cost Accountant , who will play a key role in understanding and improving the financial performance of the manufacturing operation. The position will focus heavily on Bill of Materials (BOM), product costing and ERP systems , while also providing financial analysis, supporting budgeting activities and preparing financial reports that help drive both short- and long-term business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and influence site operational and financial performance, working closely with the management team.
• Report on standard costing, including yield, labour, Bill of Materials and overhead performance .
• Maintain and update product costing information for both New Product Development (NPD) and existing products.
• Prepare and analyze weekly financial and operational performance reports to support business decision-making.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Monitor income and expenditure, analyze departmental costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Oversee and support financial systems, including SAP S/4HANA and Evolve4 .
• Reconcile accounts and provide financial support to operational teams.
• Use Power BI to provide financial analysis and reporting.
• Present financial information and insights to non-finance stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.
• Collaborate across Finance, Operations and other departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute ideas that improve operational and financial performance.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, process improvements and strategic business initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is required.
• Working knowledge and, preferably, practical experience with Power BI .
• Strong understanding of production processes from both an operational and ERP perspective.
• Excellent Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial and operational data.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a cost-plus environment is an asset but not required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.