Operational Accountant – Rotherham – Up to £55,000
An incredibly exciting opportunity to join a market leading PE backed, UK leading manufacturing business as Operational Accountant. This is a newly created position to partner their dynamic operational leadership team, drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. You will be a commercially astute, driven Operational Accountant with a passion to get involved in the operation to drive efficiencies and the bottom line.
As the Operational Accountant, you will be the financial eyes and ears of our manufacturing site—translating operational performance into actionable financial insight. You’ll work closely with production, engineering, and systems teams to drive efficiency, control costs, and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare weekly KPIs and variance analysis with insightful commentary
Deliver real-time reporting on production metrics (e.g. output per hour, material usage, downtime)
Manage inventory reporting, including valuations, provisions, and write-offs
Lead cycle counting processes and investigate variances
Track consumables and maintenance costs by production line
Ensure BOM and master data accuracy in collaboration with systems teams
NPD Costings, setting and updating BOM’s
Attend daily operations meetings regularly
Support cost-saving initiatives and track in-year savings
Drive process improvements across finance and operations
Ensure robust financial controls and clean reporting cycles
What You’ll Bring
Qualified / later stages PQ Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE, with strong manufacturing experience
Proven track record in cost accounting, inventory control, and operational finance
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders
Experience with ERP systems
Excellent communication and business partnering skills
Package includes:
Competitive salary: £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
Annual bonus scheme
Pension contribution
22 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working options
Career development in a growing, forward-thinking business
If you are interested in finding out about this exciting ‘ Operational Accountant’ opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire