Management Accountant in Cheadle

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About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Finance team based in Cheadle. This role plays a key part in supporting the financial performance and decision-making across our Earthmovers division, with additional exposure to Landpower.

Working closely with the Assistant Finance Controller (AFC), you’ll be instrumental in month‑end close processes, financial reporting, and cost reduction activities.

This role offers the chance to step into a well‑established and high‑impact position within the business.

What Does This Role Involve Day to Day?

• Preparing monthly operating cost and capital reports, alongside forecast management
• Reviewing reports to identify key drivers of performance and explain variances
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process, including modelling, analysis, reporting, and submission
• Analysing financial information using established processes, applying technical knowledge and sound judgement
• Assisting with monthly and year‑end accounting processes to support statutory requirements
• Maintaining transfer pricing arrangements
• Conducting balance sheet reconciliations
• Providing analytical support to the wider Finance team, including ad hoc analysis to inform business decisions
• Supporting preparation for statutory returns
• Partnering with operational teams to drive cost control and performance improvements

This Will Be Suited to You If:

• You are part‑qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or working towards qualification
• You have strong SAP experience (desirable)
• You possess advanced Excel skills and are confident handling large datasets
• You have strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights
• You’re an effective communicator, able to influence stakeholders across the business
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working cross‑functionally
• You bring an innovative mindset, continuously looking for ways to improve processes and add value
• You’re keen to develop others and play a role in building future finance talent

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial Teams interview followed by an in‑person interview.

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in‑house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you can speak to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.

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