The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a market-leading engineering and manufacturing business in North Yorkshire during a significant period of transformation, investment and growth. This is a highly visible Management Accountant role that combines core management accounting responsibilities with commercial analysis, operational business partnering and project-focused financial support.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
Produce accurate monthly management accounts and supporting analysis
Deliver meaningful variance analysis and performance reporting
Support budgeting, forecasting and planning processes
Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business
Analyse contract and project performance
Provide financial insight to support decision-making and profitability
Monitor costs, margins and operational performance indicators
Challenge and support budget holders to improve financial outcomes
Support month-end close activities and reporting deadlines
Drive reporting improvements and strengthen internal controls
Assist with year-end activities and audit requirements
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations
You Will Be/Have:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or nearing qualification
Strong management accounting and analytical skills
Advanced Excel capability
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction or project-based environments would be advantageous
Strong commercial awareness and a desire to understand operational performance
Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
Experience of budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Confidence building relationships across all levels of the business
A genuine interest in partnering with operational teams rather than purely producing reports
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Hybrid working arrangement
Exposure to senior finance leadership
Significant interaction with operational and commercia...
Management Accountant in Thirsk employer: Nigel Wright Group Careers
As a leading engineering business in the North East, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and development, with clear pathways to advance into leadership roles. The company's commitment to bespoke product development in safety-critical environments ensures that every team member plays a vital role in solving complex challenges, making this an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Nigel Wright Group Careers Recruitment Team
