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Management Accountant (Manufacturing) | Manchester | £45,000 - £55,000, 25 days Holiday + BH, and wide range of benefits | FMCG | ACA/ACCA/CIMA
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth, PE-backed industrial engineering and manufacturing business with a reputation for excellence in delivering complex, project-based work across highly regulated sectors. With sustained investment, multiple operational sites, and a growing portfolio of contracts, the finance function is a key driver of commercial success and you'll be central to it.
The Role
This role sits at the heart of the business - providing robust, actionable financial support to stakeholders across multiple sites and departments. You'll report directly to a highly experienced, commercially focused Financial Controller, and work closely with an inspirational Finance Director who's committed to developing and empowering their team.
You'll also benefit from one of the best onboarding programmes we've seen - complete with tailored leadership development courses, including modules hosted in sunny international locations.
Key Responsibilities
* Own multiple P&Ls across a diverse project portfolio
* Deliver month-end reporting, journals (including payroll), accruals, and prepayments
* Maintain and track fixed assets and depreciation schedules
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across projects and departments
* Partner with Facilities and Site Managers to identify and drive commercial improvements
* Support the delivery of the quarterly Board Pack, including commentary and analysis
* Deliver the annual sector performance review across key customer categories
* Contribute to the development of FP&A models and reporting enhancements
* Work closely with the wider finance team to support transformation and system improvements
About You
* You are a Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
* Experience working in a project-based, manufacturing, engineering, or contract-led environment
* Confident managing multiple P&Ls and balancing operational demands
* Hands-on experience with month-end, payroll journals, and fixed assets
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across sites and departments
* Commercial mindset with a desire to make finance a true business partner
* Proactive, organised, and confident using Excel and ERP systems
What's on Offer:
* Up to £55,000 Salay (DOE)
* 5% Bonus, 5% Pension + Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Join a forward-thinking finance team in a high-growth, PE-backed business
* Work under inspiring leadership who actively invest in people and progression
* Gain exposure to strategic decision-making, commercial partnering, and board-level insight
* Enjoy a hybrid working pattern and a team culture that values autonomy and development
* Benefit from a world-class onboarding experience and leadership development training in international locations
Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.
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Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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