The Opportunity
A well-established manufacturing organisation based in Hull is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support its finance function during an exciting period of operational focus and continuous improvement. This is a confidential hire and offers the opportunity to work closely with operations, influencing performance through high-quality financial insight.
Key Responsibilities
1. Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis andmentary
2. Ownership of product and operational costing, including standard costs, BOMs, labour and overhead absorption
3. Margin analysis by product, customer, and production line
4. Work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to improve cost visibility and control
5. Support budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts
6. Monitor and analyse stock valuation, WIP, scrap and yield
7. Support month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit processes
8. Develop and improve costing models, reports, and KPIs
9. Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost efficiency across the business
Candidate Profile
10. Proven experience as a Management Accountant within a manufacturing environment
11. Strong working knowledge of manufacturing costings (standard costing essential)
12. Confident partnering with non‑finance stakeholders, particularly Operations and Production
13. Part‑qualified or fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) — strong QBE candidates also considered
14. Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience highly desirable
15. Methodical,mercially minded and able to work hands‑on
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.