EA First
Temporary Management Accountant
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A growing organisation within the manufacturing and production sector, based in Cannock, is seeking a proactive and commercially focused Management Accountant to strengthen its finance function.
Our client is a well established UK manufacturer located in the Cannock area, known for delivering high quality, technically specialised products to a diverse customer base.
The Management Accountant reporting to the Finance Director, will play a key role in delivering accurate financial insight and supporting operational teams across the production environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Producing monthly management accounts, KPI reporting, and variance analysis
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- Analysing production costs, stock movements, WIP, and margin performance
- Managing and reviewing standard costing, including updates, variance investigation, and cost build accuracy
- Supporting the development and application of activity-based costing (ABC) to improve cost visibility and decision making
- Business partnering with production, engineering, and supply chain teams
- Monitoring cost saving initiatives and identifying operational efficiencies
- Maintaining and improving financial controls across the production cycle
- Enhancing reporting tools and dashboards, with a focus on Sage 200 data integrity
- Supporting year-end processes, external audits, and statutory requirements
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- Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
- Proven experience within a manufacturing and production environment
- Strong working knowledge of Sage 200 and its reporting capabilities
- Hands-on experience with standard costing and exposure to activity-based costing (ABC)
Up to £45,000 (dependant on experience)
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