At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare monthly management accounts and analyse costs to drive operational performance.
- Company: Established manufacturing organisation in Hull with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Flexible working options and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate closely with operations and production teams for impactful results.
- Why this job: Influence business performance through financial insights in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in management accounting, particularly in manufacturing, with strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 41850 - 51150 £ per year.
A well-established manufacturing organisation based in Hull is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support its finance function during an exciting period of operational focus and continuous improvement. This is a confidential hire and offers the opportunity to work closely with operations, influencing performance through high-quality financial insight.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
- Ownership of product and operational costing, including standard costs, BOMs, labour and overhead absorption
- Margin analysis by product, customer, and production line
- Work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to improve cost visibility and control
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecasts
- Monitor and analyse stock valuation, WIP, scrap and yield
- Support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit processes
- Develop and improve costing models, reports, and KPIs
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost efficiency across the business
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience as a Management Accountant within a manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing costings (standard costing essential)
- Confident partnering with non-finance stakeholders, particularly Operations and Production
- Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) - strong QBE candidates also considered
- Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience highly desirable
- Methodical, commercially minded and able to work hands-on
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
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