Management Accountant – Operations & Supply Chain
MacGregor Black are partnering with a growing FMCG manufacturing business on the search for a Management Accountant (Operations & Supply Chain).
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to operations rather than sitting in a purely finance-led reporting role. The position offers broad exposure across production, supply chain, inventory, procurement and operational performance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with finance, operations and production teams to help drive better commercial decision-making through accurate reporting, analysis and operational insight.
This role would suit individuals coming from:
* FMCG
* Food & Drink manufacturing
* Brewing / Distilling
* Manufacturing finance
* Supply chain finance
* Operations analysis
* Production planning
* Inventory / stock analysis
Key Responsibilities
* Produce and support monthly management accounts and operational reporting
* Analyse production costs, stock movements, wastage and operational KPIs
* Investigate variances and identify opportunities for process and cost improvements
* Support budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities
* Work closely with operational and supply chain teams across the factory
* Assist with inventory management, stock counts and warehouse controls
* Support procurement and supplier performance analysis
* Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools using Excel and ERP systems
* Contribute to continuous improvement projects across operations and finance
What We’re Looking For
* Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food & beverage or supply chain environments
* Background in management accounting, operational finance or supply chain analysis
* Strong analytical and Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reporting)
* Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Sage or similar
* Comfortable working cross-functionally with production and operational teams
* Proactive mindset with the ability to identify and implement improvements
* Part-qualified CIMA / ACCA, qualified by experience, or relevant operational finance background
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business during an exciting phase
* Broad operational exposure across finance and supply chain
* Collaborative and fast-paced environment
* Genuine opportunity to influence processes and drive improvements
* Hybrid working available
For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact Carl at MacGregor Black.