Cost Accountant - SAP S/4HANA (Carnaxide, PT, 2794-038) bei Scandinavian Tobacco Group

Our Group is all about crafting rituals that make us more. We take pride in our international brands and successful regional brands, all developed, refined and innovated by talented people who are passionate about their work.

The Group employs approximately 10,000 people worldwide. We have sales offices in North America and Europe and we sell our products to around 100 markets. In the US, we have a market-leading position in handmade cigars and catalogue and internet sales through our ownership of General Cigar and Cigars International.

Our portfolio contains about 200 leading brands, including the cigar brands Macanudo, La Gloria Cubana, Panter, Signature and La Paz. Pipe tobacco brands include Captain Black, Erinmore, Borkum Riff and W.Ø. Larsen, while our fine-cut tobacco brands include Bugler, Break, Escort, Bali Shag and Tiedemanns.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Cost Accountant Consultant with strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA to support our finance and operations teams on a temporary or contract basis. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment, coupled with deep knowledge of SAP’s Product Costing functionalities. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate product cost tracking, variance analysis, and month-end financial processes.

• Analyze and maintain standard costs, costing variants, and related master data.
• Execute cost roll-ups, cost estimates, and costing runs in SAP S/4HANA.
• Investigate and explain cost variances (standard vs. actual) in collaboration with operations and finance teams.
• Support month-end close, including inventory valuation and reconciliation.
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy of the Material Ledger, BOMs, and Routings.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in cost control and operational efficiency.
• Provide support during audits and internal financial reviews related to cost data and inventory valuation.

Required:

• 3–5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (Product Costing)
• Familiarity with standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles
• Proficiency in:
  • SAP modules: Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing
  • Material Ledger, BOMs, and Routings
• Advanced Excel skills

Advantageous:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or CPA
• SAP certification in CO (Controlling) or FI (Financial Accounting)

• Empower with Passion:  Uphold high standards for our products, people, and communities.
• Blend our Strengths:  Leverage our distinct strengths and internal expertise for stronger results.
• Cultivate Courage:  Continue to search for better, simpler solutions in order to take on challenges with resiliency.
• Light the Way Forward: Lead our industry towards a more responsible and innovative future, finding new ways to serve our customers and employees.