Management Accountant – Pathway to Finance Business Partner
Perfect for a part‑qualified, ambitious finance professional ready for hands‑on manufacturing experience and real responsibility.
Are you a driven, part‑qualified Management Accountant looking for a role where you can truly grow?
Do you want to get out from behind the desk, spend time on site, understand how the business works, and become a trusted partner to operational teams?
If you’re hungry to learn, excited by manufacturing, and ready to take ownership across costings, capex, margins, budgeting and more - this role is your next big step.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This is not a routine month‑end job. You’ll be working across dual sites, building relationships with production, engineering, sales and NPI teams. You’ll gain exposure to every major pillar of management accounting and commercial finance, with a clear pathway to becoming a Finance Business Partner.
You’ll join a growing engineering and manufacturing environment where your insight and curiosity will make a real difference.
What You’ll Be Doing
Financial Insight & Management Accounts
* Produce and analyse management information that supports informed business decisions
* Prepare monthly management accounts and contribute to Group reporting
Costings & Manufacturing Finance
* Prepare work centre cost rates and support stock valuations
* Review volume and margin variances, helping teams understand cost drivers
Margin Review & Partnering with Sales/NPI
* Analyse product margins and pricing, providing recommendations for improvement
* Collaborate with Sales and NPI to understand product performance and profitability
Capex Appraisal & Project Support
* Analyse capital projects, model future cashflows and provide go/no‑go recommendations
* Track ongoing capex spend against budget
* Support post‑project reviews to improve future investment decisions
Forecasting, Budgeting & Cashflow
* Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting cycles
* Review margins and variances each month to enhance forecast accuracy
* Support balance sheet reviews and cashflow projections
What We’re Looking For
You Are:
* AAT qualified AND part‑qualified/finalist in CIMA, ACCA or ACA
* Curious, proactive, and confident working with people across the business
* Keen to understand manufacturing processes and how operations drive the numbers
* Strong in analysis with excellent Excel and MS Office skills
You Have:
* Experience in management accounting, cost analysis or business partnering ideally in manufacturing environments
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with stakeholders
* Experience with ERP systems (EFACS or similar is a bonus)
* A passion for continuous improvement and operational understanding