Cost Accountant - M/F - Inchaden
Company sector : Agri-food
COMPANY :
Azura is a French-Moroccan family group, specializing in the fruit & vegetable and aquaculture sectors. With the commitment of our 20,000 employees and unique expertise, the group is among the world leaders in cherry tomato production.
Our CSR strategy extends to our entire value chain, from farm to fork, while actively involving all group employees.
Our commitments to 'Cultivate Good for All' are the cement of our culture and our HR governance towards the women and men who support us, particularly in terms of work environment, development, career growth, and recognition.
"Cultivating Good for All is the reason for being that has built the group for over 30 years and shapes its ambition for future generations."
Join us and be a player in a fast-growing Group resolutely focused on the future.
Company culture :
Groupe AZURA is driven by a predominantly collaborative culture, where people, trust and teamwork are central to daily operations. A close and supportive management style promotes guidance, accountability and long-term employee engagement. This approach is strengthened by a strong innovation dimension, fostering initiative, agility and openness to change. More moderate organizational and competitive elements provide structure and performance focus, while maintaining a people-centered and collective-oriented environment.
Job :
You will join the Finance Department as a Cost Accountant to ensure the monitoring of cost of goods sold, the reliability of inventory valuation, and the analysis of industrial performance to optimize costs and improve company profitability.
1. Calculation and monitoring of cost of goods sold
Calculate and update standard and actual product costs.
Analyze the different cost components: raw materials, packaging, labor, energy, transport, and overheads.
Participate in the definition and updating of bills of materials and production processes.
Ensure the reliability and updating of cost standards.
2. Variance and performance analysis
Analyze the variances between standard costs and actual costs, as well as between budgets and actual results.
Identify the causes of variances related to purchase prices, consumption, yields, productivity, losses, and scrap.
Propose and monitor corrective actions in collaboration with operational teams.
3. Inventory management and valuation
Control the valuation of raw material, packaging, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventories.
Participate in physical inventories and analyze the variances found.
Monitor obsolete, slow-moving, or non-moving stock.
Contribute to the estimation of necessary provisions in accordance with applicable accounting rules.
4. Reporting and industrial closing
Produce and analyze industrial performance indicators.
Develop dashboards and reports for management.
Participate in monthly closings and ensure the reliability of analytical data.
Provide analyses to support decision-making.
5. Budget and forecasts
Participate in the development of the industrial budget and the definition of cost assumptions.
Update monthly and annual forecasts.
Analyze variances between forecasts and actual results.
Evaluate the financial impact of industrial projects and improvement actions.
6. Operational support
Collaborate closely with Production, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Purchasing teams.
Contribute to continuous improvement and cost optimization projects.
Conduct specific analyses as requested by management.
Alert on cost deviations and propose levers for improving economic performance.
Required profile :
Higher education: Master's degree (Bac+5) in Finance, Management Control, Accounting, or Auditing.
Professional experience: 3 to 8 years of experience in industrial management control, cost accounting, or as a Cost Accountant. Experience in an industrial, agri-food, or manufacturing environment is desired.
Technical skills: Cost accounting and industrial management control, Cost of goods sold calculation and analysis, Inventory management and valuation, Budget preparation and variance analysis, Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, Knowledge of BI tools (Power BI).
Behavioral skills: Analytical and synthesis skills, Rigor and organization, Results-oriented, Critical thinking and ability to propose solutions, Good interpersonal and communication skills, Autonomy and collaborative spirit.
Join us to take on exciting challenges, leverage data, and transform figures into drivers of performance and innovation at the heart of our business!
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