Role: Management Accountant
Reporting to: Financial Controller
Location: Cheshire (hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits
Medlock Partners are delighted to be assisting our client, a circa 15 million t/o division of a highly regarded FMCG business based in the Cheshire area as they look to appoint a competent Management Accountant. The Management Accountant will report to the Divisional Finance Director and will play a key role in supporting the financial performance, control and decision-making of the business. Operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the role will be responsible for delivering high-quality management information, robust financial controls and insightful analysis to senior stakeholders.
Management Accountant responsibilities:
* Production of monthly management accounts in line with group timetables
* Ownership of balance sheet integrity, including preparation and review of reconciliations
* Preparation of budgets, forecasts and reforecasts, working closely with operational teams
* Variance analysis with clear, actionable commentary for senior management
* Support statutory reporting processes and year-end audit requirements
* Act as a finance business partner to operations, supply chain and production teams
* Provide cost analysis including labour, yield, waste, overhead absorption and product costing
* Support continuous improvement initiatives through financial insight and challenge
* Monitor and report on KPIs relevant to manufacturing performance
* Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting
* Support system developments, upgrades or integrations as required
* Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
* Support and mentor junior finance team members where required
* Build strong working relationships with non-finance stakeholders
* Act as a trusted point of contact for financial queries across the business
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
* Proven track record in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
* Excellent balance sheet and reconciliation expertise
* Ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities
* Strong Excel and general financial systems capability
Desirable
* Experience within FMCG.
* Strong experience in a manufacturing, logistics, distribution or engineering environment
The successful individual will join the business at a pivotal stage and amidst a period of transition. You will have a direct impact on the future success of the business and make a considerable impact from day one.