Financial Controller / Senior Management Accountant - Manufacturing

This role could be full time or part time with an ideal salary of £45-50k + 10% bonus. They are willing to consider people would be interested in this on a full-time basis or someone who would be interested in 3-4 days per week. Our client, a niche manufacturing business based in Blackburn, is looking for a Financial Controller / Senior Management Accountant with strong knowledge of manufacturing processes. Working as part of the management team, this person will be responsible for providing accurate financial information to the MD, work with departmental budget holders to resolve any concerns relating to financial performance and assist in the preparation of annual budgets. Specific duties will include: - Costing of processes, COGS and management of gross margins Annual and half yearly forecast / reforecast with associated variance analysis Cost centre management Investigating price increases Producing monthly / quarterly management reports Working with departmental managers to ensure their adherence to forested costs and assisting them where necessary Various ad-hoc duties as required, particularly around financially related continuous improvement projects The successful candidate will have a background that includes: - Qualified / Part Qualified CIMA or equivalent (study support will be provided if required) A strong understanding of Accountancy within a manufacturing environment (or similar business where cost control is of particular importance) Strong ..... full job details .....