Management Accountant in Cumbernauld

As the Management Accountant you will be responsible for cost accounting, financial control, and reporting activities for Emerson’s UK Gas Analysis manufacturing and assembly location in Cumbernauld. You will help ensure accurate financial records, monitor overhead expenditures, strengthen balance sheet controls, and provide clear analysis that supports decision‑making across the site. This opportunity offers development in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and operational reporting within a collaborative global organization.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Assist with accurate financial reporting in line with accounting standards and Emerson policies.
• Review prepayments, accruals, and reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Support month end activities, including journals, control files, and balance sheet reviews.
• Monitor and analyze site overhead costs and provide insight into cost movements, risks, and opportunities.
• Support monthly variance analysis for premises, utilities, general overheads, and other indirect costs.
• Work with cost center managers by preparing reports and supporting monthly reviews.
• Maintain engineering and development cost tracking, including project allocations and grant related activities.
• Support forecasting processes through data gathering, phasing, and preparation of CGS (Cost of Goods Sold)/SGA (Selling, General and Administrative expenses) inputs.
• Assist in submitting monthly finance schedules and site KPIs to enhance cost awareness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting tools.

Who You Are:

• You encourage others to learn and adopt new technologies.
• You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts.
• You adapt quickly to changing conditions.
• You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing, unpredictable situations.
• You identify and monitor key financial indicators to gauge performance, identify trends, and suggest strategies that can impact results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Foundational experience in finance or accounting, with an interest in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret variances, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong Excel proficiency and comfort working with financial systems.
• An organized, detailed focused approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous learning and growing your technical and operational finance knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting cost accounting, variance analysis, budgeting, or forecasting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost structures.
• Familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tools or consolidated reporting systems such as Oracle or HFM (Hyperion Financial Management).
• A proactive interest in process improvement and strengthening financial controls.
• Actively studying or pursuing a recognized accounting qualification (such as CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, or ICAS - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland), though equivalent experience is also welcomed.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.