Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst

A brand-new and very exciting opportunity is open for a highly experienced Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant. This is a project-based temporary six-month contract. In this role, you will play a key part in optimising my client's cost structure by increasing the variable cost base and reducing the fixed components of the company's Cost of Doing Business (CoDB). Your expertise will help enhance operational flexibility and improve the business's ability to adapt to market changes. If this position is something that excites you and you want to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Analyse the current fixed and variable costs of the business
Identify key fixed costs that can be shifted to a variable model
Collaborate with finance and operations teams to understand cost drivers
Assess potential risks of transitioning to a more variable cost structure
Develop and assist with the implementation of cost allocation methods
Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes and systems
Set up KPIs to track the effectiveness of cost optimisation efforts
Monitor financial performance ensuring intended cost savings
Present findings and progress reports on cost optimisation efforts to executive management
Provide training and support to other team members on cost accounting principles and best practices

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