Alexander Daniels are recruiting for a Management Accountant on behalf of a fantastic manufacturing business based in Burton upon Trent on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering robust financial reporting, driving commercial decision-making, and providing valuable insight into manufacturing performance and costing processes.
The successful candidate will have strong manufacturing finance experience and a proven track record in product costing, variance analysis, and inventory management.Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis.
- Production of weekly and monthly KPI reports for senior management.
- Ownership and maintenance of standard costing models.
- Detailed analysis of manufacturing variances including materials, labour and overheads.
- Review and monitoring of stock valuations and inventory controls.
- Business partnering with production and operational teams to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes.
- Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement projects.
- Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of financial controls.
- Support audit requests and statutory reporting requirements.
- Provide financial insight and commentary to support decision-making.
Candidate Requirements
- ACCA, CIMA or ACA Qualified, Part-Qualified or Qualified by Experience.
- Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.
- Strong understanding of standard costing, product costing and manufacturing finance.
- Experience with stock accounting and inventory management.
- Advanced Excel skills and confident working with ERP/MRP systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with operational teams.
- Available to commence employment at short notice or within a reasonable timeframe.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity to join a successful and established manufacturing business.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and operational decision-making.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Potential for contract extension or permanent opportunities.
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