Job Description
Manufacturing c. £50,000 + bonus + benefits Gloucester Ref: 10312The CompanyOur client is a well-established UK-based manufacturing business specialising in the design and production of high-performance materials used in a range of applications across multiple sectors including aerospace, defence, and automotive. With a long heritage of technical innovation and a reputation for engineering excellence, the business supplies specialist solutions to customers globally.Following continued investment in manufacturing capability and growing demand across key sectors, the company is seeking to strengthen its finance function with the appointment of a Management Accountant to support operational performance and strategic decision-making.The RoleReporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with various internal teams, the Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate and insightful financial information to support business performance. Responsibilities will include the preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow forecasting and weekly sales reporting. Additionally, the role will support budgeting and forecasting activities and supervise two junior accounting staff, supporting transactional duties as required.The Management Accountant will be tasked with providing meaningful performance reporting to senior management, and supporting wider finance projects aimed at improving systems, reporting capability and operational efficiency.The PersonAs a qualified or part-qualified accountant, you have a minimum of 3 years of Management Accounting experience in a complex environment (multi-entity/multi-division), ideally in a manufacturing or engineering environment. You have strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial information into clear commercial insight. You are detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working cross-functionally within a fast-paced and complex environment. Strong Excel and financial system s skills are important, along with the ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a technically sophisticated manufacturing business and play a meaningful role in supporting its continued growth and operational performanceHow to ApplyIf you are a commercially driven professional looking for a new challenge, please apply by submitting your full CV and quoting 10312, along with your current remuneration details.