# Senior Cost Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst (m/f/d)

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 **German** and **English**—both written and spoken—is **required**, while **Chinese language skills** and **experience in the aviation or aerospace industry** are strong advantages but is not essential.

## 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.**
- **Proven experience** in the preparation of **financial statements.**
- Previous **experience** in a **tax advisor** (*Steuerberater*) office is an **advantage.**
- Strong understanding of **standard costing**, **variance analysis**, and **inventory control**.
- Experience in **financial consolidation** and management reporting.
- **Fluent in German & English** (both written and spoken, C1 or above).
- **Proficiency in Chinese** would be an **advantage, but is not essential.**
- Knowledge of the **aviation or aerospace industry** is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in **ERP systems** (Abas ERP) desirable.
- **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

- **Dynamic working environment** with the global leader in gyroplane manufacturing.
- **Comprehensive onboarding and continuous training** opportunities.
- **Supportive and international team culture.**
- **Flexible working hours (flexitime)** to support work–life balance.
- **Corporate fitness programme (Hansefit).**
- **Capital-forming benefits** and **above-average employer contributions** to the pension scheme.
- **Employee discounts** via our corporate benefits platform.
- **Regular company events** that strengthen team spirit.
- **Free daily lunch** at our headquarter.
- **Overtime compensation** and **additional paid leave** for special occasions.
- **Unique aviation experience** – including a **gyrocopter sightseeing flight**.

# Application:

We look forward to receiving your application. You can apply for this and other exciting positions at AutoGyro via [**https://join.com/companies/auto-gyro**](https://join.com/companies/auto-gyro).

Alternatively, you may submit your application by email to **bewerbung@auto-gyro.com**. Please note that email transmission does not provide the same level of data protection as our application portal. If you still wish to send your documents by email, we recommend submitting them as a password-protected PDF and sharing the password separately. A postal application is also possible.