Cost Accountant

Overview

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for manufacturing and data analysis? Thermal Ceramics, a global manufacturer of high-performance thermal insulation products, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team.

This highly visible role is ideal for a self-starter with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of cost structures in a manufacturing environment. You'll collaborate with leaders across the organization to provide insights that drive strategic decisions and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and maintain standard costs, including materials, labor, scrap, yields, and overhead rates

• Perform variance analysis to monitor cost performance

• Conduct in-depth inventory analysis and reporting (MoM/YoY trends, inventory turns, DIO, E&O)

• Analyze product and customer-level margins, profitability of bids and quotes, and financial performance of projects and capital expenditures

• Support monthly financial close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting

• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to turn data into actionable insights

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Product Engineering

• 3–5+ years of cost accounting or technical product experience

• Deep knowledge of BOMs, routers, manufacturing orders, variance analysis, and related terminology

• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft D365, JDE 9.1, or similar), including system implementation

• Advanced Excel modeling and strong Power BI dashboard skills

• A strategic mindset with excellent problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills

• Resilience, adaptability, and a drive for continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

At Thermal Ceramics, we don't just offer a job—we offer a career. You'll work on meaningful projects that shape global markets and be part of a company that values innovation, ambition, and integrity. Future opportunities for growth, both locally and internationally, await those ready to make an impact.

Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply today and help us power the future of thermal technology.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements: Must be able to work sitting, for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time, with appropriate breaks, up to 8 hours per day. Requires mental alertness and attention to detail.

Competency framework - Skills, attitudes & behaviours necessary to be competent in the role.

Strategic capability: Makes the connections to see the underlying trends – “the big picture” is essential.

Problem analysis: quickly discerns key facts and differentiates between relevant and irrelevant information.

Detail oriented:  Ability to work with and analyze large data sets and then draw insight conclusions.

Judgement: demonstrates a sound process for weighing options and making decisions. Prepared to challenge the status quo and take calculated risks.

Creative thinking: generates unique and appropriate solutions, when required.

Drive and resilience: demonstrate motivation. Is flexible and able to adapt styles to deliver results. Is comfortable with ambiguity.

Execution: can demonstrate a proven ability to deliver on programs and projects. Is a self-starter with a can-do attitude.

Empathy: is personable, authentic and emotionally aware.

Influencing: Is an excellent communicator. Has strong interpersonal skills and builds lasting relationships. Can influence and persuade others through a range of techniques.

Shares our values: is ambitious, innovative and demonstrates integrity. 

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1