Job Description We are looking for a Management Accountant to manage and control all aspects of costing, control and report on all aspects of inventory, produce accurate and timely monthly reporting in line with corporate requirements and to deputise for Head of Finance. Duties include: Preparation of annual standard costs and reconciliation to budget. Maintenance and creation of all standard costs. Preparation of costing quotes for intercompany and external customers. Inventory control - valuation, excess and obsolete reserves, annual stock count. Month end and year end close - sales, material costs and inventory. Analysis and reporting of sales and material price variances. Reconciliation and control of related balance sheet accounts. Weekly P&L forecasts. Preparation of sales and cost of sales forecasts. Annual budgeting activities. Intercompany transfer pricing in accordance with corporate policies. Identification and reporting of loss makers. ONS reporting, ad hoc reporting and other duties as requested by management. Act as a finance business partner to non-finance departments. Key point of contact for external auditors. Supervision of accounts assistant responsible for sales ledger, credit control and costing. Knowledge of all aspects of costing and variance analysis. Advanced excel skills. Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines. Proven ability to work on own initiative and within a team environment. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.