Job Description
Finance Manager, QBE, Part Qualified
Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are working with a leading global manufacturer that provides innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. This organisation is committed to excellence and offers a collaborative environment where you can make a real impact. As an Operations Accountant, you’ll manage costing and pricing processes, and also support month-end reporting and ad hoc financial tasks. This is a fixed-term contract until February 2027 with an immediate start.
Your new role
* Preparing cost estimates for new and existing products, working closely with Sales and NPD teams.
* Liaising with Production, Purchasing, R&D, and Planning to gather data for cost models.
* Verifying actual costs against estimates and monitoring material cost changes.
* Conducting profitability reviews of SKUs and adjusting pricing strategies where necessary.
* Running and reviewing P&L by item reports and managing standard costs in BI tools.
* Completing annual machine rate reviews and supporting budgeting processes.
* Compiling monthly reports for WIP, Finished Goods, and regulatory reporting.
What you'll need to succeed
* Experience in costing and pricing models, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong Excel skills and ability to manage large datasets.
* Experience in month-end processes.
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade C or above, or equivalent).
* Desirable – Part-qualified accountant.
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work with a global leader in a forward-thinking, sustainability-focused environment.
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