Cost Accounting Manager
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cost Accounting Manager based in France.
This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting, systems optimisation, and operational finance within a fast-scaling global technology environment. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate, scalable, and highly automated cost accounting processes across a complex, multi-country organisation. The position plays a key role in strengthening financial reporting speed, precision, and transparency, particularly around cost recognition and operational spend. You will collaborate closely with teams across Finance, Procurement, Legal, FP&A, and Systems to align accounting treatment and improve end-to-end financial workflows. The environment is highly analytical and systems-driven, with a strong emphasis on automation, data quality, and IFRS compliance. This is a leadership role where you will also mentor a growing team and help shape best‑in‑class cost accounting practices at scale.
Accountabilities
- Lead the design and continuous improvement of scalable cost accounting, allocation, and reporting processes across a global organisation.
- Oversee accurate cost recognition, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and internal financial policies.
- Partner with Procurement, FP&A, Legal, Operations, and Systems teams to align cost structures and improve end‑to‑end financial workflows.
- Drive automation and optimisation of cost accounting processes within ERP systems (such as NetSuite) and related financial tools.
- Manage month‑end close activities related to cost accounting, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting deliverables.
- Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls over cost transactions and financial reporting accuracy.
- Act as key liaison with external auditors on cost‑related matters and ensure audit readiness at all times.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of cost accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Prepare technical accounting memos and provide guidance on complex cost recognition and policy interpretation.
- Identify risks and opportunities to enhance reporting speed, transparency, and financial system efficiency through automation and best practices.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) with strong academic and professional credentials.
- 7+ years of experience in cost accounting, operational finance, or technical accounting roles within complex or high‑growth environments.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS standards, including IFRS 16 and other relevant accounting principles in SaaS or services‑based businesses.
- Proven experience managing cost accounting processes in multi‑country, multi‑currency environments.
- Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and financial process automation.
- Strong leadership experience, including managing or mentoring finance teams.
- Ability to design and scale accounting processes with a focus on automation, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and structured thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams.
- A proactive, results‑oriented mindset with curiosity for technology, systems, and process improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with senior finance leadership roles
- Performance‑based annual bonus
- Flexible remote or hybrid working model (UK / EMEA aligned)
- Annual leave allowance with additional company holidays
- Pension scheme and financial wellbeing support
- Private healthcare and wellness support programs
- Annual learning and development budget
- Opportunity to work in a global, distributed, high‑growth technology environment
- Exposure to advanced financial systems, automation initiatives, and strategic finance transformation