Management Accountant
Job Description
Management Accountant - Manufacturing - Cheshire West
andpound;50-60k
Hybrid
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant (can be PQ or QBE with significant experience),andnbsp;to join a dynamic, fast-moving manufacturing business.
This role will play a pivotal part in supporting financial performance, strengthening controls, and providing meaningful insight to support decision-making across the organisation.
Operating in a challenging and evolving environment, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a business amidst an exciting period of transition and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed cost analysis across areas such as labour, materials, overheads, and product costing
- Build effective working relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts in line with agreed reporting deadlines
- Support finance systems enhancements, upgrades, or implementations where required
- Monitor and report on key operational and financial performance indicators
- Maintain ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring accuracy through regular reconciliations
- Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team
- Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and periodic reforecasts in collaboration with operational teams
- Act as a key point of contact for financial queries across the business
- Deliver detailed variance analysis with clear commentary to support senior management decisions
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and relevant regulatory standards
- Partner with key departments including operations, production, and supply chain to provide financial insight
- Support year-end processes, including audit and statutory reporting requirements
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements by providing constructive financial challengeandnbsp;
Skills andamp; Experience
- Fully qualified OR Part Qualified /QBE with significant, demonstrable experience of Management Accounting in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience in management accounting, including budgeting and forecasting
- Solid understanding of balance sheet management and reconciliations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems
- Background in manufacturing, FMCG, logistics or a similar operational environment
- Exposure to cost-focused environments such as production, logistics, or engineering
Hybrid flexible working, Life Assurance, healthcare cash plan, 34 days holiday (28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays) Study support if desired.