We are partnering with a well‑known global retail organisation to appoint a Inventory Accountant on short‑term contract. This is a high‑impact role sitting at the intersection of commercial finance, inventory accounting, and operational improvement, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders during a period of transformation. The Opportunity You will act as a key link between finance, supply chain, and operations, driving both financial performance and inventory accuracy across the business. Key responsibilities: Leading inventory reconciliations between general ledger and sub‑ledgers, investigating and resolving discrepancies Delivering cost accounting analysis, including review of standard costs, BOMs, and variance drivers Maintaining accurate inventory valuation (weighted average / standard costing) Preparing inventory reporting, dashboards, and KPI analysis for management Driving process improvement initiatives across inventory, systems, and controls Supporting month‑end close, including inventory journals, accruals, and adjustments Partnering cross‑functionally with supply chain, procurement, and operations to improve data integrity and performance About You You are a commercially astute finance professional with strong technical grounding in inventory and cost accounting, combined with the ability to influence stakeholders. You will bring: Proven experience in Finance Business Partnering, Inventory Accounting, or Cost Accounting roles Background in FMCG, retail, manufacturing, or other high‑volume environments Strong understanding of inventory valuation (MAP/WAC/standard costing) and variance analysis Experience with SAP is a non‑negotiable Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical capability with attention to detail Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial insights to non‑finance stakeholders A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimisation Why Apply? Join a well‑known, market‑leading organisation High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership Blend of commercial partnering, technical accounting, and transformation work Immediate start available with strong potential to make a tangible impact #J-18808-Ljbffr