Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Accountant (6-Month Contract)
Location: Hemel
Contract Length: 6 months
Day Rate: £350 - £400 a day (Umbrella)
Robert Half are recruiting for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Accountant to support a leading global business on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing finance background to step into a highly visible, hands-on role within global operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as a key finance partner to operations across five manufacturing sites globally
* Lead and support cost roll processes, including SAP standard costing updates and variance analysis
* Deliver accurate inventory reporting, including provisions and balance sheet reconciliations
* Ensure robust cost control, analysing under/over absorption and driving transparency in manufacturing costs
* Support planning cycles, including quarterly forecasts, strategic plans, and board-level reporting
* Work closely with plant finance and operations teams to enhance financial visibility and decision-making
Key Skills & Experience:
1. Previous experience as a cost accountant or manufacturing accountant is essential
2. Strong background in SAP, particularly with standard costing ...