This role could be full time or part time with an ideal salary of £40-45k. They are willing to consider people would be interested in this on a full-time basis or those potentially with a little more experience who would be interested in that salary for 3-4 days per week.
Our client, a niche manufacturing business based in Blackburn, is looking for a Management Accountant with a focus on the financial control of manufacturing processes. Working as part of the management team, this person will be responsible for providing accurate financial information to the MD, work with departmental budget holders to resolve any concerns relating to financial performance and assist in the preparation of annual budgets. Specific duties will include: -
Costing of processes, COGS and management of gross margins
Annual and half yearly forecast / reforecast with associated variance analysis
Cost centre management
Investigating price increases
Producing monthly / quarterly management reports
Working with departmental managers to ensure their adherence to forested costs and assisting them where necessary
Various ad-hoc duties as required, particularly around financially related continuous improvement projects
The successful candidate will have a background that includes: -
Qualified / Part Qualified CIMA or equivalent (study support will be provided if required)
A strong understanding of Accountancy within a manufacturing environment (or similar business where cost control is of particular importance)
Strong understanding of Cost Centre Management and Budget Preparation
An eye for cost centre control with ability to reduce financial waste and maximise profits
Great communication skills, who is comfortable providing expert advise to non-financial managers within the business
Send your CV in the first instance for a confidential chat.
To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this role, if you do not hear from us within this time you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability