cost accountant Work, Jobs in hinckley (with Salaries)

Staff Acct II Cost / DS
Caterpillar —Desford
- £49,519 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
2d
Management Accountant
Gamtol Ltd —Gaddesby
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Microsoft Excel
- Salesforce
- Sick pay
Quick apply
6d
Finance Accountant
NEXT —Leicester
- £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Fixed Asset Accountant
National Grid —Warwick
- £50,000 - £57,000 a year
- ERP systems
- Accounting
10d
Apprentice Management Accountant
Mediq —Castle Donington
- £25,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
5d
Production Team Leader (afternoons)
Caterpillar —Desford
- From £35,247 a year
- Management
- Assembly
- Project management
- Annual leave
Management Accountant
M Group —Warwick
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Accounting
- Employee discount
2d
Financial Accountant
West Midlands Police —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Assistant Site Accountant
pladis —Wigston Magna
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Part-Time Company Accountant
NEY LTD United Kingdom —Coventry
- £24,420.00 - £58,299.55 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
System Accountant
Insolvency Service —Birmingham
- £48,429 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- System design
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Trainee Management Accountant
Arvato Bertelsmann Supply Chain Solutions —Coleshill
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Finance Assistant (Business Partnering) - Finance Office - 107492 - Grade 5
University of Birmingham —Birmingham
- £30,062 - £35,883 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
- University
- Sick pay
4d
Financial Controller – UK Offices
Tony Gee and Partners LLP —Birmingham
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Site Accountant
Parker Hannifin Corporation —Shepshed
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Group Financial Accountant
Dunelm —Leicester
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- Analysis skills
Client Accountant
Savills —Birmingham
- Accounting
10d
Senior Client Accountant
Savills —Birmingham
10d
Commercial Finance Business Partner
Ibstock Plc —Ibstock
- Temporary
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- ERP systems
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Finance Manager
Exertis —Leicester
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Staff Acct II Cost / DS

Caterpillar -
Desford

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Job details

Full-time
£49,519 - £60,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Car scheme

Qualifications

Power BI
English
Financial analysis
Presentation skills
Bachelor's degree
Cost accounting
Organisational skills
IT
Accounting
Communication skills

Full job description

Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Staff Acct II – Cost / Decision Support (DS)

Location: Desford

We’re looking for a Staff Accountant II – Cost / Decision Support to join our Finance team within the BCP Division, supporting Tech Ready Initiatives and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-impact, cross-functional environment, where you will act as a key finance partner to engineering and operational teams, helping assess financial feasibility and drive business decisions.

What You Will Do

Support NPI (New Product Introduction) activities, including future cost, "should cost", and alternative scenario analysis
Consolidate financial inputs from multiple functions to assess business case viability
Present financial insights and recommendations during financial reviews and decision forums

Perform complex cost accounting activities such as:
- Standard cost setting, monitoring, and variance analysis
- Cost system maintenance and issue resolution
- Investment analysis, including IRR calculations
- Capital expenditure forecasting and reporting
- Cost reduction identification and tracking
Provide decision support and business partnering to engineering and operational teams
Analyze regional profitability and support budgeting and forecasting processes
Develop insights into cost drivers and recommend actions to improve financial performance
Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement projects
Review financial outputs for accuracy and reasonableness and provide guidance to stakeholders

What You Have

Financial & Business Acumen

Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and financial analysis
Ability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable business insights
Confidence in evaluating complex financial scenarios and investment decisions

Business Partnering & Communication

Ability to collaborate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders (e.g., engineering teams)
Strong communication and presentation skills, including experience delivering financial insights to management
Proactive mindset with the ability to coordinate across multiple functions

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

Ability to manage and analyze complex datasets
Skilled in identifying root causes and developing practical solutions
High level of attention to detail combined with a strategic perspective

Managing Multiple Priorities

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Strong organizational and coordination skills

Education / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Accounting degree or professional certification is an advantage
Proficiency in English is required

Top Candidates Will Also Have

Experience working in cross-functional or project-based environments
Familiarity with financial systems and analytical tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI or similar)
Strong understanding of manufacturing or product cost structures

What we offer

Salary: £49,519 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
27 days annual leave
Up to 10% Bonus (based on personal and company performance)
Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will match the employee’s contribution up to 6%
Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee’s contribution
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase

Additional Information

The role will require a 5 day a week on site presence
37.5hr week

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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