At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive financial performance and provide insights in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: Forward-thinking business at the forefront of electrification technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Join a team where your financial expertise directly influences operational success.
- Qualifications: Qualified or nearly-qualified accountant with strong management accounting skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Yate, BS37 (fully onsite)
Salary: c£45,000
About the Opportunity
Our client is a forward-thinking business operating at the cutting edge of electrification technology. As they continue to scale, they're looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant / FP&A Analyst to join their finance function and play a key role in driving financial performance and insight across the business.
This is a hands-on role that combines rigorous technical accounting with genuine commercial influence, an excellent opportunity for a qualified or nearly-qualified accountant looking to develop their career in a dynamic, engineering-led environment.
The Role
Reporting into senior management, you'll take ownership of the management accounting cycle and provide FP&A analysis that directly supports operational decision-making. Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts and associated reporting packs
- Standard costing and variance analysis tracking material, labour, and overhead variances against budget across projects
- WIP and stock valuation, including physical vs. system stock audits on the shop floor
- Overhead absorption and allocation to specific projects
- Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close journals
- Fixed asset and lease accounting
- Supplier and customer ledger maintenance
- Bank and credit card data entry and reconciliations
- Translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial operational managers
- Producing ad hoc financial reports and analysis for senior leadership
What We're Looking For
- Qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA); part-qualified candidates in final exam stages will also be considered
- Solid background in management accounting, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environment
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence in financial modelling
- Proficient in Xero, Dext, and Microsoft Office 365
- Experience with procurement processes is advantageous
- Strong communicator with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
- Comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Management Accountant / FP&A Analyst employer: Gerrell & Hard
Gerrell & Hard is an excellent employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the automotive and motorsport sectors. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, we provide our team with the tools and support needed to excel in their roles. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment that values innovation and robust commercial outcomes.
