Factory Management Accountant

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Factory / Management Accountant for a client located in Pickering. Reporting into the Plant Financial Controller, responsible for variance analysis and cost accounting. Ensuring that all reporting and analysis is accurate and delivered on time, and in the most efficient manner.

Working with the operational departments within the business, and provide quality, timely KPI's that guide decision making. Assisting in the preparation of management accounts, budgets and year-end accounts, whilst maintaining the integrity of, and reconciling aspects of the Balance Sheet.

This is far more than a reporting role - you will provide meaningful financial insight, challenge performance, and support strategic decision-making.

Factory/Management Accountant Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To assist in the budget and forecasting process for the site, to ensure that the site is accountable, and that the key outputs are delivered on time
To prepare and submit accurate weekly and monthly site factory performance reports and variance analysis
To prepare daily and weekly KPI reports for the Financial Controller and the wider site management team
Be a key contact between finance and the operational teams, and to ensure that the finance team is well represented, and providing input into all the key operational decisions
To assist in the month-end process by reconciling aspects of the Balance Sheet, particularly regarding stock reconciliations
To assist in the month-end process by reviewing overheads, labour and stock accounts
To maintain the accurate valuation of stock, and ensure that the ERP system and the BOM's reflects both the true value of stock, and provides detailed manufacturing variance analysis reporting
To adapt, build and implement the necessary financial tools to provide the appropriate level of insight into site performance
To work with the Group Finance team to ensure that the site adheres to all group requirements, process controls and GAAP
To implement the necessary cut-off procedures to ensure that weekly and monthly financial and stock integrity is maintained
Assist with annual audit preparation and liaise with on-site auditors
Support capital expenditure appraisals and business case
KPI's include: Daily, Weekly and Monthly reporting, budgets and forecasting and maintaining financial integrity of stock.

Factory/Management Accountant Applicants:

Experience Profile:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience
Background in manufacturing or a product-led environment
Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to influence and challenge
Hands-on, operationally engaged approach
Previous experience in a site-based management accounting role
Standard costing and factory variance analysis experience
Advanced Excel skills

Personal Attributes:

Pragmatic, commercially aware, highly organised
Comfortable with fast-paced, high-pressure environments
High emotional intelligence and resilience
Able to balance people-centric judgement with hard financial realism
Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and professional maturity
Support and lead cultural change and improvement activities

The standard hours of work are 38.33 hours per week; it is expected that you will work the hours required to fulfill the role. The role is permanent, but due to the urgency our client would be happy to get an interim in ASAP until a permanent candidate is found