Are you a qualified accountant with hands-on experience in manufacturing finance?
We’re supporting a leading international manufacturing business in the search for a Commercial Management Accountant. The role will focus on providing financial leadership to the UK production unit while also offering oversight to a European site. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing background who thrives on partnering with operational teams and driving commercial insight.
You’ll be joining a truly global business, gaining wide exposure to cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting—an environment where you’ll be able to make a real impact.
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £60,000
* Annual bonus scheme
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Hybrid working – 1 day from home each week
* A generous pension scheme
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the plant manager and operational leads, providing clear financial guidance and challenge.
* Deliver insightful analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making.
* Review and interpret monthly results, trends and variances, offering practical recommendations.
* Take ownership of accurate monthly reporting and core accounting processes.
* Lead annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
* Maintain accurate product costings and inventory data across multiple sites.
* Manage and strengthen inventory controls, including cycle counts and asset safeguarding.
* Support capital investment planning and fixed asset management.
About You
* A fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
* Proven and recent experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong track record in product costing, cost control and inventory accounting.
* Confident using ERP systems (SAP experience would be an advantage).
* Advanced Excel skills and strong IT capability.
* Excellent communicator with the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate across functions.
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