This is a highly visible finance role with a strong focus on manufacturing finance, cost accounting and operational performance. Working closely with site leadership, you will provide robust financial analysis, oversee product costing and inventory accounting processes, and deliver meaningful insights that support business performance and decision-making.
Reporting to the Operations Controller, this position offers the opportunity to become a trusted finance partner within a complex manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Management Accounting & Cost Control
Lead monthly management accounting activities for the manufacturing site, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and financial reporting.
Manage product costing processes, ensuring accurate standard costs and cost allocations.
Analyse manufacturing variances across materials, labour and overheads, providing clear commentary and recommendations.
Review and monitor plant fixed and variable costs, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare detailed cost reports and performance analysis to support operational decision-making.
Support inventory accounting processes including stock valuations, inventory adjustments and physical stock counts.
Review production postings and material ledger transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Assist with fixed asset accounting and periodic asset reviews.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Support annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities.
Provide financial modelling and cost analysis to support strategic projects and operational improvements.
Deliver insightful reporting and analysis on manufacturing performance, profitability and cost drivers.
Assist with business cases, investment appraisals and capital expenditure reviews.
Business Partnering
Act as a trusted finance partner to Site Leadership and Operational Managers.
Work closely with production, engineering and supply chain teams to understand operational performance and cost drivers.
Translate complex financial information into clear and actionable business insights.
Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and financial control.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, company policies and accounting standards.
Maintain strong financial controls across costing, inventory and manufacturing processes.
Support internal and external audit requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within finance and across the wider business.
About You
Essential
Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
5+ years' experience within management accounting, finance or manufacturing accounting roles.
Strong understanding of management accounting principles within a manufacturing environment.
Experience with costing, inventory accounting and variance analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Desirable
ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent professional qualification (or studying towards).
Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering or production environments.
Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary
Annual bonus scheme
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 9% employer contribution
Private Bupa Medical Insurance
Life Assurance (4x basic salary)
Group Income Protection (up to 50% of salary)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
On-site gym
On-site canteen
Free parking
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 (30-minute unpaid lunch)
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If you're a commercially minded Management Accountant with strong manufacturing and costing experience looking to make a real impact within a global organisation, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£43000.00 - £45000.00 per year