Job Description
We are working with a leading international manufacturer who are seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong costing and manufacturing experience to play a key role in supporting operations and driving financial performance.
The Role
Responsible for preparing and analysing manufacturing-related costs, monitoring variances, and supporting month-end close and management reporting. The role will partner closely with operations, IT, and materials teams, ensuring accurate accounting treatments and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of monthly management accounts to strict deadlines
* Partnering with operational teams, providing analysis and insight to support business decision-making
* Producing regular management information, variance analysis, and commentary on operational performance
* Analysing purchase price and material variances, reporting findings to the business and wider finance team
* Completing raw material and WIP reconciliations and ensuring ERP data integrity
* Forecasting operational variances, including purchase price and material usage
* Reviewing and reconciling manufacturing stock movements and intercompany material invoices
* Supporting year-end updates to standard costs and providing costing scenarios/quotations
* Assisting with audits and ad hoc projects as required
About You
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)
* Strong experience in costing within a manufacturing environment
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to improvement
* Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of ERP systems
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions