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Job Title: Management Accountant
My client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant with a background in manufacturing, engineering, or a similarly operational environment to join their finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially aware finance professional who enjoys working closely with the wider business and understanding the operational drivers behind financial performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and performance reporting, while partnering with operational teams to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will be naturally curious, proactive, and comfortable challenging and influencing stakeholders. They will have a strong understanding of operational finance, cost drivers, and the link between business performance and financial results.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End & Financial Reporting
- Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Posting journals, accruals, prepayments, and completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Supporting the monthly close process and ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
- Providing detailed variance analysis and insightful commentary on financial performance.
- Assisting with group reporting requirements and year-end audit activities.
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Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Supporting the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
- Analysing financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior year results.
- Producing meaningful reports and analysis to support business decision-making.
- Monitoring key financial and operational KPIs and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Supporting the development of financial models and forecasting tools.
Operational Finance & Cost Management
- Monitoring and analysing labour, material, overhead, and production-related costs.
- Investigating manufacturing and operational variances and working with stakeholders to understand root causes.
- Supporting product costing, margin analysis, and profitability reporting.
- Providing insight into cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
- Ensuring financial information accurately reflects operational performance.
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Business Partnering
- Building strong relationships with operational, supply chain, procurement, and leadership teams.
- Providing clear financial insight to support day-to-day and strategic decision-making.
- Supporting budget holders with cost control and financial management.
- Challenging assumptions and helping stakeholders understand key performance drivers.
- Translating complex financial data into meaningful and actionable recommendations.
Process Improvement
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and controls.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations.
- Assisting with automation and standardisation projects to improve efficiency and data quality.
- Maintaining strong financial controls and governance standards.
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