Costing Analyst

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a client in Omagh to recruit the newest member of their finance team. Working alongside an existing accountant responsible for month-end and day-to-day accounting tasks, the Cost Analyst will focus on evaluating and managing the company's expenditures. Key Responsibilities: Cost Analysis: Examine costs related to various aspects of the business, including fuel, materials, and other operational expenses, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings. Budget Management: Compare actual expenditures against budgets, providing insights on variances and suggesting areas for improvement. Financial Reporting: Prepare detailed cost reports and presentations for management, outlining key findings and recommendations. Expense Tracking: Monitor spending patterns across different departments and projects, ensuring costs align with company objectives. Cost Reduction Strategies: Collaborate with other departments to implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality or efficiency. Forecasting: Assist in preparing forecasts by analysing past and current spending, contributing to more accurate budgeting and financial planning. Support Decision-Making: Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and financial planning initiatives. About you: - Part Qualified/QBE Accountant would be desirable. - Experience with cost analysis would be advantageous For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Erin Faulkner in the strictest confidence. Skills: assistant accountant part qualified cost finance analyst