Senior Cost Accountant

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst (m/f/d) to join our finance team in a dynamic manufacturing environment in a medium size enterprise.

The successful candidate will be responsible for cost accounting, budgeting, financial consolidation, and management reporting, providing critical insights to support decision-making and cost efficiency.

Fluency in English—both written and spoken—is required, while Chinese language skills and experience in the aviation or aerospace industry are strong advantages.

Tasks

Cost Accounting & Analysis

• Lead and oversee all aspects of product costing, standard cost maintenance, and variance analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overheads, to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Perform inventory valuation and reconciliation, ensuring correct cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Manage the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
• Conduct detailed budget vs. actual analyses and provide commentary on financial performance.
• Partner with business and operational teams to ensure alignment between financial plans and operational goals.

Consolidation & Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Consolidate financial results across multiple business units or regional entities.
• Present clear financial insights and recommendations to senior management and corporate teams.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting aligned with company policies and standards.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Continuously improve costing, reporting, and budgeting processes for better accuracy and efficiency.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to internal controls.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and corporate governance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred).
• Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on experience in cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory control.
• Experience in financial consolidation and management reporting.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Chinese is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of the aviation or aerospace industry is highly desirable.
• Strong skills in ERP systems (Abas ERP) and advanced Excel proficiency.

Preferred Attributes:

• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with a continuous improvement attitude.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professional ethics.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical & Strategic Thinking
• Business Partnership & Collaboration
• Cross-functional Communication (including multicultural settings)
• Initiative & Continuous Improvement
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail

Benefits

• Exciting working environment with the global leader
• Personal and professional development: Through your new

environment, intensive onboarding, feedback & training, you will
love to grow in all dimensions.

• A warm team will welcome you and look forward to meeting you.
• Flexitime and flexibility
• Corporate fitness with Hansefit
• Capital-forming benefits and above-average contributions to the company pension scheme
• Exclusive employee benefits: Thanks to our extensive corporate

benefits programme with thousands of discounts, you can save money in
many areas and enjoy exclusive benefits in everyday life.

• Cool company events: A strong team spirit is important to us, which is why we organise regular events.
• No more hunger at work: we provide free lunch in the headquarter every day.
• Overtime bonuses
• Paid leave of absence for special occasions
• Gyrocopter sightseeing flight

Join AutoGyro GmbH, the global leader in gyroplane innovation, as a Senior Cost Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst (m/f/d) to elevate your career in aerospace finance within an inspiring, dynamic team in Hildesheim.