Job Title: Management Accountant – Fixed-Term Contract Location: Derby, UK Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Finish March 2026) Company Overview: Partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Derby, committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. As part of our ongoing transformation and development, we are looking for a talented and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our finance team on a fixed-term basis. Role Overview: The Management Accountant will support the Finance team in delivering accurate financial reporting, cost analysis, and performance insights for operational decision-making. This role is crucial in managing the month-end process, producing management accounts, and ensuring the integrity of financial data within a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts Support month-end and year-end closing activities Perform detailed cost and variance analysis (labour, materials, overheads) Monitor and analyse manufacturing KPIs and production costs Work closely with operations and supply chain teams to improve cost controls Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis Maintain standard costing systems and recommend improvements Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and support audit preparation Support process improvements and internal control development Ad-hoc analysis and financial reporting for senior stakeholdersKey Requirements: Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent) Proven experience in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of management accounting principles Experience of working alongside an operational management team. Good knowledge of Excel Essential. Systems Experience (pref. Oracle R12) Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call (phone number removed) via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role