Management Accountant (Costing & Business Partnering) –Progression to Finance Business Partner
Fantastic opportunity for a part‑qualified Management Accountant who wants hands‑on experience in a real manufacturing environment and a clear route into Finance Business Partnering.
If you enjoy being on site, understanding how operations drive the numbers, and making a real impact - this role offers the variety, visibility and progression you’re looking for.
The Role
You’ll play a key part in supporting the business through accurate financial insight, strong analysis and proactive partnering with operational teams. This is a hands‑on role with exposure across all areas of management accounting.
You’ll be involved in:
* Producing management information to support decision‑making
* Preparing monthly management accounts
* Costing work: cost rates, stock valuation & variance analysis
* Reviewing margins, volumes and performance trends
* Partnering with production, engineering, sales and NPI teams
* Supporting budgeting, forecasting & cashflow reviews
* Analysing capex projects and tracking spend
* Contributing to year‑end and statutory processes
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* AAT qualified and ideally part‑qualified/finalist (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)
* Analytical, curious and confident communicating across the business
* Keen to learn how manufacturing processes link to financial performance
* Experienced in management accounting or costing
* Strong with Excel and comfortable handling detailed analysis
Most importantly, you’ll enjoy being hands‑on, asking questions, and working closely with operational teams.
What’s on Offer
✔ A varied and genuinely interesting role
✔ Clear progression into a Finance Business Partner position
✔ Hands‑on manufacturing exposure
✔ Support with qualification and career development
✔ The chance to make a tangible impact in a growing environment