Management Accountant - Manufacturing - Cheshire West
£50-60k
Hybrid
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant (can be PQ or QBE with significant experience), to join a dynamic, fast-moving manufacturing business.
This role will play a pivotal part in supporting financial performance, strengthening controls, and providing meaningful insight to support decision-making across the organisation.
Operating in a challenging and evolving environment, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a business amidst an exciting period of transition and growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct detailed cost analysis across areas such as labour, materials, overheads, and product costing
* Build effective working relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
* Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts in line with agreed reporting deadlines
* Support finance systems enhancements, upgrades, or implementations where required
* Monitor and report on key operational and financial performance indicators
* Maintain ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy through regular reconciliations
* Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team
* Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting
* Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and periodic reforecasts in collaboration with operational teams
* Act as a key point of contact for financial queries across the business
* Deliver detailed variance analysis with clear commentary to support senior management decisions
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and relevant regulatory standards
* Partner with key departments including operations, production, and supply chain to provide financial insight
* Support year-end processes, including audit and statutory reporting requirements
* Contribute to ongoing process improvements by providing constructive financial challenge
Skills & Experience
* Fully qualified OR Part Qualified /QBE with significant, demonstrable experience of Management Accounting in a busy manufacturing environment.
* Strong experience in management accounting, including budgeting and forecasting
* Solid understanding of balance sheet management and reconciliations
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems
* Background in manufacturing, FMCG, logistics or a similar operational environment
* Exposure to cost-focused environments such as production, logistics, or engineering
Hybrid flexible working, Life Assurance, healthcare cash plan, 34 days holiday (28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays) Study support if desired